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Project aimed at curbing drug addiction and social deviance to be extended
PETALING JAYA: The National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) will extend its pilot project to curb drug addiction and social deviance, with a second phase to begin from January next year. AADK director-general Datuk Seri Zulkifli Abdullah said the first phase of
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Plans to strengthen AADK among issues in Dewan Rakyat today
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat sitting continues today with a series of interesting questions including the Home Ministry’s plans to strengthen the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK). According to the Dewan Rakyat order papers posted on the Parliament website, the matter
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Five cops tested positive for drugs detained
KUALA LUMPUR: Five police personnel were arrested in a raid on a premise in Subang today. Integrity and Standard Compliance Department (JIPS) director Datuk Zamri Yahya said the three officers and two corporals were detained between 10am and 11.30am after
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Azis: Govt still puzzled why drug abuse cases are rising
PUCHONG: The government is concerned about the rise in drug abuse cases among Malaysians youths, especially among Muslims. Speaking at a press conference, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Mohd Azis Jamman said the government is clueless on why drug abuse cases
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National Social Council to review anti-drug campaigns
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Social Council is reviewing the effectiveness of drug prevention campaigns among teenagers by focusing on addressing the causes of the addiction. The decision was made at a meeting yesterday, which was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister
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PAS: Drug addiction is a crime, not medical problem
PUCHONG: PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the government should not decriminalise drug abuse and its possession in small quantities. In a statement, Tuan Ibrahim said decriminalising drug abuse could lead to addiction and habitual dependency on the
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DPM: Stop the sale of Ghost Smoke immediately
PUTRAJAYA: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail wants the sale of Ghost Smoke candies which emit smoke like cigarettes to be stopped immediately. Wan Azizah, who is also Women, Family and Community Development Minister, at the
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Married couple among 13 people detained for drug abuse in Miri
MIRI: A man and his wife were among 13 people detained for drug abuse in an operation by the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) here and in Bekenu early today. Miri AADK chief Mazlan Jikran said the married couple, aged 37
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