NYE drug deaths: Address the issue, not the venue


THE death of four people linked to Ecstasy use at a New Year’s Eve countdown concert was not only shocking but has also sparked a heated debate.

The grief and anger are understandable, and the shock comes from the fact that such incidents are rare in Malaysia – yes, we have a drug problem like most countries nowadays but the link to a concert is unusual, not to mention troubling.

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