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Over 2,100 Individuals Embrace Treatment Under Malaysia's Revamped Drug Laws

Malaysia's Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced that 2,145 people have voluntarily accessed treatment since amendments to the Drug Dependants Act took effect in August 2025, reflecting a shift toward public health approaches.

By Aisyah Razak · 18 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

WYF Calls for Nationwide Vape Sales Ban as Drug-Laced Devices Threaten Youth

The World Youth Foundation has urged the Malaysian government to prohibit vape sales nationwide, citing widespread misuse of electronic cigarettes with illicit drugs targeting schoolchildren. Seven states have already implemented bans.

By Aisyah Razak · 10 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Over 2,100 Individuals Embrace Treatment Under Malaysia's Revamped Drug Laws

WYF Calls for Nationwide Vape Sales Ban as Drug-Laced Devices Threaten Youth

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