Cabinet committee agrees to Drug Dependants Act amendments, says Zahid


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KUALA LUMPUR: The Special Cabinet Committee on Combating Drug Abuse has agreed to proposed recommendations and amendments to the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic), who chaired the meeting on Tuesday (June 11), said the amendments prioritised those seeking treatment and rehabilitation.

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