
2,145 individuals voluntarily sought treatment under amended drug law
Saifuddin said that 23,317 individuals under suspicion were also recorded, alongside 1,109 ketum users
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Saifuddin said that 23,317 individuals under suspicion were also recorded, alongside 1,109 ketum users. Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said AADK should continue to focus on prevention and enforcement, while strengthening treatment and rehabilitation elements in addressing drug abuse. (Bernama pic) PUTRAJAYA : A total of 2,145 individuals have voluntarily sought treatment since amendments to the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983 (Act 283) took effect in August last year. Act 283 took effect on Aug 22, 2025, allowing for arrests, treatment access and rehabilitation for the abuse of prohibited substances beyond drugs, such as glue and ketum.
Furthermore, Give due attention to treatment and rehabilitation elements, and do not neglect strategic cooperation with other regulatory agencies," he said.
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Saifuddin said that 23,317 individuals under suspicion were also recorded, alongside 1,109 ketum users.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesHome minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said AADK should continue to focus on prevention and enforcement, while strengthening treatment and rehabilitation elements in addressing drug abuse. (Bernama pic) PUTRAJAYA : A total of 2,145 individuals have voluntarily sought treatment since amendments to the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983 (Act 283) took effect in August last year.
reliability moderate2/2 sources"We recorded 2,145 individuals who voluntarily sought treatment.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesAct 283 took effect on Aug 22, 2025, allowing for arrests, treatment access and rehabilitation for the abuse of prohibited substances beyond drugs, such as glue and ketum.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesGive due attention to treatment and rehabilitation elements, and do not neglect strategic cooperation with other regulatory agencies," he said.
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