Health Ministry to amend Poisons Act 1952 to address ketum abuse


  • Nation
  • Thursday, 11 Jul 2019

Dr Lee Boon Chye

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is planning to table amendments to the Poisons Act 1952 to address the issue of ketum (kratom) abuse in the country, says Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye.

According to him, the proposed amendments would be tabled during the next Parliamentary session in October.

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