Tag: drug decriminalisation

22 September 2023

Landmark UN Report Highlights Malaysia’s Mandatory Death Penalty Abolition For Drug Offences

A groundbreaking report by OHCHR cites Malaysia's repeal of the mandatory death penalty for drug offences. 133 NGOs, including Malaysian AIDS Council, support OHCHR's "pragmatic" proposal for the legal regulation of drugs, an historic first by a UN body.

14 September 2023

Malaysia

Government Reviewing Drug Abuse Criminal Penalties With Treatment, Rehab Approach Instead: Azalina

Law Minister Azalina says BHEUU is reviewing laws related to drug abuse penalties by seeing how medical treatment/ rehab in other countries can be implemented in Malaysia. “The unity government is committed to protecting the interests of high-risk groups."

5 August 2022

Malaysia

Marijuana, Opioid ‘Low-Hanging Fruit’ Of Drug Decriminalisation, Says Yale Expert

People jailed for drug abuse are 8x more likely to die the year after release than those with the same risk factors who weren't incarcerated, says Prof Dr Frederick Altice.

13 February 2020

Letter

Rethinking Drug Policy: Why The ‘Just Say No Campaign’ Is Failing — Samantha Chong

Drug prevention programmes should focus on enhancing the decision-making ability for a healthier lifestyle while providing active social support.

Tag: drug decriminalisation

Landmark UN Report Highlights Malaysia’s Mandatory Death Penalty Abolition For Drug Offences

Government Reviewing Drug Abuse Criminal Penalties With Treatment, Rehab Approach Instead: Azalina

Marijuana, Opioid ‘Low-Hanging Fruit’ Of Drug Decriminalisation, Says Yale Expert

Rethinking Drug Policy: Why The ‘Just Say No Campaign’ Is Failing — Samantha Chong

DPAM Plans Masterclass For Health Professionals To Reduce Dengue Deaths

Proposed Medical Act Amendment ‘Huge Mistake’ With Non-Accredited Parallel Pathway: Paediatric Surgeon

University Opposition Swells Against Amending Medical Act For Parallel Pathway

Hisham Didn’t Have A ‘Split Personality’ As Health DG, MMC President: Lawyers

MOH To Offer More HLP Scholarships, Parallel Pathway Slots Amid MMC Dispute