SHAH ALAM, Oct 21 — Selangor has recorded a drug addiction and abuse rate of 338 per 100,000 people in 2025, making it the second-lowest state in Malaysia.
The Selangor Malaysian Drug Prevention Association's (PEMADAM) honorary secretary Saifuddin Shafi Muhammad said the achievement was noteworthy, given the state’s large population and the social challenges associated with rapid development.
The National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) statistics for 2025, reported by Utusan Malaysia on June 13, indicated that Selangor’s rate is lower than Johor, Perak, and Penang.
“Johor recorded a rate of 499, Perak 579, and Penang 757 per 100,000 people. Selangor’s rate was 32.3 per cent lower than Johor’s, 41.6 per cent lower than Perak’s, and 55.4 per cent lower than Penang’s,” he said in a statement.
Saifuddin added that prevention efforts must continue and be strengthened through school education, awareness programmes, and active community involvement to ensure anti-drug messages reach their target groups.
He also thanked Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari for supporting the state’s drug prevention agenda.
Coordination between AADK, schools, and parents is crucial to expanding anti-drug education, identifying at-risk groups, and connecting families with appropriate support services.
Early prevention is also essential to protect youths from the effects of drug addiction, which could undermine their education, employment prospects, and financial stability, while placing additional strain on their families.
Meanwhile, PEMADAM Selangor will continue to strengthen prevention education among at-risk youths, improve referrals to AADK services, and encourage family involvement in the recovery process.
“This positive record should motivate us to expand our efforts in areas requiring greater attention, focusing on preventing new cases of addiction, and providing continued support to those undergoing recovery,” Saifuddin said.
