Health Ministry open to clinical trials on medical marijuana, says Khairy


KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is open to clinical research on the use of marijuana for medical purposes, says Khairy Jamaluddin (pic).

"The Health Ministry welcomes clinical trials to ascertain the quality and efficacy of medical cannabis products in Malaysia, said the Health Minister, adding he had received several proposals for clinical trials.

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