Consider This: Drug Law Reform — Rehab Law Flawed
The Government has recently deferred the amendments to the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Bill to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health and Security after the first reading of the Bill received significant opposition from those who argue that the bill, as it stands, lacks crucial medical oversight in the rehabilitation process. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Sangeeth Kaur, Co-Chair, Expert Advisory Group, Drug Treatment & Rehab (East & SEA) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz, President of the Malaysian Medical Association
Fri Jul 12 2024
[COLUMNIST] Decriminalising substance abuse: A step forward with room for refinement
Drug dependents need professional help to break the cycle of abuse, not further stigma or harsher punishment.
Wed Jul 10 2024
The Future Is Female: Prison Service — Advancing Welfare in Prisons
How does the incarceration of women affect their families, particularly children? Is there support available for them? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kausalya Devi Sathoo, former Deputy Commissioner of the Malaysian Prisons Department, about how women in prison service can make for a more just and humane criminal justice system.
Sun Jul 07 2024
Consider This: Prison Reform - Reintegration Through Employment
As Malaysia continues to grapple with the complexities of criminal justice reform, the integration of parolees and former inmates into the workforce remains a critical issue. Is the path from prison to gainful employment paved with enough support or are there gaps that need urgent addressing? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kausalya Devi Sathoo, Former Deputy Commissioner of the Prisons Department and Dr Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin, criminologist at UKM’s Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Jay Jay selamat jalani pembedahan pintasan jantung, dipindah ke pusat rehabilitasi
Penyanyi versatil era 1970-an, Jay Jay yang menjalani pembedahan pintasan jantung (bypass) kerana masalah jantung tersumbat di Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) akan dipindahkan ke pusat rehabilitasi.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Sean 'Diddy' Combs apologizes after video depicting attack on ex-girlfriend
Sean "Diddy" Combs said he had sought therapy and gone into rehab.
Mon May 20 2024
Consider This: Ketum (Part 2) - Rehab Perspectives on Ketum Classification
Despite its long history in Malaysian culture, ketum remains a divisive issue, with conflicting opinions on how to address its classification and regulation. The general lack of understanding surrounding ketum also makes meaningful public discourse a daunting task. How can we navigate this to shed light on the realities of ketum use? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Raja Azizan Raja Suhami, Secretary-General of Malaysian Substance Abuse Council (MASAC).
Tue May 14 2024
Aidilfitri: AADK allows family visits at Puspen from April 14
The visit also serves as a therapeutic approach to aid in their rehabilitation efforts, AADK said in a statement.
Mon Apr 01 2024
Tahanan Malaysia di Teluk Guantanamo hitung hari untuk pulang, menanti usaha diplomatik
Apabila kembali kelak, mereka mungkin perlu menjalani rehabilitasi seperti yang dilaporkan oleh beberapa media AS.
Sun Feb 25 2024
ANALYSIS - Indonesia's Prabowo poised for power, but how will he rule?
Wednesday's win is the pinnacle of a triumphant rehabilitation for Prabowo Subianto, and one decades in the making.
Thu Feb 15 2024
Prisons Dept allows Chinese New Year visits on Feb 12-13
This includes inmates at moral rehabilitation centres, special rehabilitation centres, special detention centres and Henry Gurney School.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Perkeso disaran bina tiga pusat rehablitasi baharu dalam tempoh lima tahun
Ketika ini terdapat hanya sebuah Pusat Rehabilitasi Perkeso yang beroperasi, iaitu di Ayer Keroh, Melaka.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Socso urged to build three new rehabilitation centres in five years
Socso not only provides protection in the form of compensation but comprehensive protection including rehabilitation, said Sim Chee Keong.
Mon Jan 15 2024
70 peratus daripada 881 individu hilang upaya, kembali memandu
Program Rehabilitasi Memandu dan Menunggang Motosikal atau Return to Drive membimbing mereka yang berdepan cabaran upaya dan kesihatan.
Tue Dec 19 2023
Adventure recovery approach: New method to treat drug addiction
The Sepang PUSPEN's focus remains on the implementation of rehabilitation treatment through its primary model, i-PULIH.
Thu Oct 05 2023