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Malaysia Records 2,145 Voluntary Drug Treatment Cases Under Revamped Legislation

Malaysia's Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution announced that 2,145 individuals have voluntarily entered drug and substance abuse treatment following amendments to the Drug Dependants Act in August 2025.

By Khairul Anuar · 18 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Synthetic Drug Crisis Demands National Priority Status, Says Lee Lam Thye

Malaysia must elevate synthetic drug abuse to national priority status, warns Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, citing the substances' potency, accessibility and severe health impacts threatening the country's youth and workforce.

By Khairul Anuar · 25 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Malaysia Records 2,145 Voluntary Drug Treatment Cases Under Revamped Legislation

Synthetic Drug Crisis Demands National Priority Status, Says Lee Lam Thye

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