Allowing medical marijuana must be based on facts, evidence, says Melaka exco rep

MELAKA: The use of ganja or cannabis for medical purposes should be accompanied by facts and research evidence, not just by populist comments, says Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh (pic).

The Melaka Health and Anti-Drug Committee chairman said as a medical practitioner, he welcomed any type of medicine that could cure patients, whether existing or newly discovered drugs, including cannabis.