Laws tightened to enable stricter enforcement against errant drug rehab centres, says Home Minister


KAJANG: Amendments to the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983 will enable stricter enforcement against private rehabilitation centres found committing offences, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

He said the recent amendments have empowered authorities to implement certain control measures, including regulatory oversight of privately-run facilities.

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