Growing ganja possible, but only with permission and under strict conditions


  • Nation
  • Sunday, 10 Feb 2019

National Anti-Drugs Agency director-general Datuk Seri Zulkifli Abdullah.

PETALING JAYA: Growing cannabis is possible – but only if permission is first obtained from the Health Ministry and it is for medicinal and research purposes.

According to an Astro Awani report, National Anti-Drugs Agency director-general Datuk Seri Zulkifli Abdullah said there was room in the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for the cultivation of cannabis for said purposes, with the condition that prior permission is obtained.

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