KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 — More than 12,000 vehicles were inspected in the New Year’s eve 2025 operations held in the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, Selangor, Pahang, Perak, Penang, and Terengganu yesterday night.

KLANG, Dec 12 — Department heads and employers have been urged to make it a top priority to address issues of drug and substance abuse in the workplace to help create a safe working environment.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 — Alliance for a Safe Community chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thy has called for a comprehensive review of Malaysia’s approach to combating drugs to identify shortcomings and determine the necessary steps to effectively address the issue.

SHAH ALAM, Nov 18 — Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah expressed concern over the worsening menace of drug addiction among the community.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 6 — The number of drug addicts nationwide has increased by 31.6 per cent to 169,691 individuals in the first nine months of this year, compared to 128,911 for the same period last year.

SUNGAI PETANI, Oct 29 — Community involvement is crucial in achieving the goal of reducing drug addiction cases and increasing the recovery rate by 80 per cent by 2025, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 8 — The National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) has identified 155 priority locations under its High-Risk Areas (KBT) Reduction Initiative, part of the AADK Strategic Plan for 2021 to 2025.

KLUANG, Sept 22 — Collaboration between various quarters, including non-governmental organisations, local leaders and the community, is crucial in reducing drug addiction cases in the country, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — Deputy Secretary-General for Consumer Empowerment of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry Datuk Zakaria Shaaban has been appointed as the new Immigration Director-General, effective today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Certification from government medical officers or registered medical practitioners remains necessary for obtaining treatment and rehabilitation orders for drug addicts under the amended Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — The Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) (Amendment) Bill 2024 passed by the Dewan Rakyat today will help the government better regulate and improve the management and operation of private drug rehabilitation centres (PPDP) in the country, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, July 5 — Special education on the dangers of drug abuse and addiction needs to be included in the school syllabus, suggested Gombak MP Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari. He said this is because education is a major factor in an individual's involvement in drug...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — The proposed amendments to the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983 (Act 283) are the appropriate middle path, allowing better access to rehabilitation while not excessively penalising drug users. Gombak MP Dato’ Seri Amirudin...

NIBONG TEBAL, June 30 — The proposed amendments to the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983, expected to be tabled during the current Parliament meeting, will elevate the status of National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) rehabilitation officers on the field, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

By Nazli Ibrahim GOMBAK, April 28 — Over 100 youths from Kuala Kubu Baharu were taken to watch the film Sheriff: Narko Integriti at Aeon Rawang on Friday (April 26). The Batang Kali state constituency's coordinator Saifuddin Shafi Muhammad said the initiative is aimed at getting to know the...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Vehicle Use Prohibition Notices (PG1) have been issued to 42 buses for violating technical regulations during the 2024 Ops Hari Raya Aidilfitri implemented since last Monday (April 1) nationwide.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept  8 — The National Anti-Drugs Agency  today launched its Sepang Eco-Challenge and Outdoor Recovery Park (i-Score) at the Narcotics Addiction Rehabilitation Centre (Puspen) in Sepang as an outdoor activity site that is also open to the public.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — The National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) will allow family members or guardians to visit residents at Narcotics Addiction Rehabilitation Centres (Puspen) nationwide in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations from May 9 to May 12.