Malaysia moves to decriminalise drugs


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is moving towards decriminalising drugs to make it easier and more open for drug dependants to seek treatment and rehabilitation.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Nancy Shukri said the government's policy at present had shifted more to treating drug users than prosecuting them.

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