Its DG says immediate steps taken to strengthen integrity after EAIC findings

DPM says measures include anti-narcotics campaign, reformulating national policy, boosting community prevention

Suspects to be investigated under Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, Drug Dependants Act 1983, says Terengganu police chief

Suspects aged 17 to 26 arrested along Guthrie highway, with motorcycles seized and drug use detected

Danger more acute as many become involved silently, unknowingly as society lacks sufficient knowledge of synthetic drugs

Devices serve as officers' valid supporting evidence against misunderstandings, unfounded accusations, harassment when working

EAIC recommends implementing comprehensive inspections to monitor task implementation, identify operational issues, among others

The positive figures come as AADK aims to amend laws to separate dependants from abusers, broaden treatment scope

Pioneer projects at several rehab centres to jumpstart initiative, says Saifuddin

This will address challenges faced by enforcement teams and protect detainees, he said

He urges authorities to think out of the box as dealers’ new tactics are hard to detect

Amendments to Act 283 made enforcement possible, says Saifuddin.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) will not compromise or protect any staff involved in misconduct or breaches of integrity.

KOTA BHARU, July 3 — The issue of addiction to Amphetamine Type Stimulants (ATS) is a subject of focus and discussion at the Cabinet level, said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh.

PUTRAJAYA, May 19 — Drug abuse in Malaysia has reached a critical level and now poses a serious threat to public safety, economic stability and the country’s social structure, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

PUTRAJAYA, May 16 — A study by the Home Ministry’s Data Science Centre has found that individuals involved in drug abuse and trafficking are more likely to be linked to other crimes, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

PUTRAJAYA, May 13 — Malaysia has recorded a significant decline in drug abuse and addiction cases nationwide during the first quarter of this year, reversing a three-year upward trend.

JERTIH, May 10 — Youths remain the largest group involved in drug abuse in Malaysia, according to the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK).

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — The National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) has detected an online scam impersonating its officers, targeting the families of clients undergoing treatment and rehabilitation programmes.

KANGAR, Oct 14 — The issue of drug abuse and addiction among primary and secondary school students in the country shows a worrying trend based on National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) statistics, recording an increase from 2020 to 2023.