It's clear punitive measures are no longer enough.

Ng says authorities monitoring, cooperation will be improved, concert SOP unchanged.

Selangor wing chief says the impractical measure could also dampen concert experience.

Razarudin made the announcement following reports of drug-related issues.

One can only hope the flawed amendments would push legislation reforms further.

PARLIAMENT | Home minister points out rehab centres do not need to register.

Changes maintain punitive nature, detract from efforts to decriminalise drug addiction.

Azizol is liable to a fine up to RM5k or two imprisonment.

No leader is bold enough to make things right in the country. 

Health experts and NGOs urge govt to act to protect youngsters. 

Kudos to govt for taking science and evidence-based approach. 

This is among steps taken to reduce prison overcrowding. 

Former ustazah says separation is painful but necessary. 

Siti, however, sees hope in abolishment of mandatory death penalty.

Court of Appeal sets aside his nine-month imprisonment sentence. 

UPDATED 3.53PM | Abolishing mandatory death penalty is a step in that direction. 

He left the boy in a car containing drugs during an outing.

Cops have detained his uncle to assist in investigations.

His bail is set at RM4k with one surety.

Anyone involved will be hauled up regardless of their background.

Group wants addicts to be treated as patients, not criminals.

This follows cops' announcement that offenders will not face charges.

Decision to not press charges made by deputy public prosecutor.

This comes after couple's arrest over cannabis cookies.

Society ought to be educated on the grave consequences of drug abuse.

Two of the partygoers were secondary schoolgirls.

Police say 184 sexual crimes were reported in Kelantan last year, 20 more than in 2019.

MALAYSIANSKINI | A former drug addict tells her tale of hardship, resilience and hope.

Give equal attention to addressing the problem in both drink-driving and drug-driving offences.

UPDATED 11.50PM: If there are other ways in law that can be used to curb drug abuse or drug trafficking, we will amend the law, says Dr Mahathir Mohamad.