Dzulkefly: Govt to decriminalise drug possession for personal use


  • Nation
  • Thursday, 27 Jun 2019

PETALIN JAYA: The Government is moving towards a removal of penalties against drug possession for personal use, but this is not to be mistaken for legalising these substances, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (pic).

"Malaysia is about to embark on a significant game-changer policy of decriminalisation of drug addicts and addiction.

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