RM990 mln worth of properties linked to drug crimes seized since 2019: Saifuddin Nasution

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has successfully seized properties valued at RM990 million (US$210 million) related to drug crimes since 2019, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said recognising the intricate connections between drug trafficking, corruption and other forms of organised crime, Malaysia remains steadfast in implementing effective strategies to combat those threats through stringent law enforcement measures. […]
Woman fined RM2,700 for drug abuse

KUCHING: The Magistrate’s Court here fined a local woman RM2,700 in default three months in prison for abusing drugs last month. Nurasmida Sebli, 33, pleaded guilty before Magistrate Zubaidah Sharkawi to a charge framed under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, punishable under Section 15(1) of the same Act. If convicted, it carries […]
Teenage girl among five arrested for trafficking RM1.4mil worth of syabu

KUCHING: A teenage girl was among five individuals arrested for allegedly trafficking RM1.4mil worth of syabu drugs from the Peninsular to Sarawak. The suspects, comprising three men and two women aged between 17 and 22, were nabbed in an ‘Op Tapis Khas’ at separate locations in Bintawa and Stutong between 10.45am and 2.20pm on Oct […]
Japan approves Alzheimer’s drug developed by Eisai, Biogen

TOKYO: Japan’s health ministry on Monday approved the manufacture and sale of a drug for Alzheimer’s disease developed by Japanese pharmaceutical company Eisai Co. and US firm Biogen Inc., paving the way for the drug to be made available for use within the year. Lecanemab, branded Leqembi, will be the first drug in Japan to […]
Singapore authorities arrest 130 drug offenders

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) arrested 130 suspected drug offenders in an island-wide operation from Aug 14 to 25, Xinhua quoted a statement released by the bureau on Saturday. The CNB seized about 1,318 grammes of heroin, 2,535 grammes of cannabis, 486 grammes of “Ice”, and 188 grammes of ketamine, among other drugs, during the two-week […]
Habitual drug offence earns man five years

SIBU: A 38-year-old man was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment by the Sessions Court here today for repeatedly abusing drugs.Judge Marutin Pagan also ordered Fayrafik Hayrery Taha from Kampung Hilir, Kuala Matu, to get a lash of the cane as penalty.Fayrafik had earlier pleaded guilty to taking amphetamine and methamphetamine, an offence under Section 15(1)(a) […]
Man fined RM4,500 for stolen cable possession, drug use

KUCHING: A man has been fined RM4,500, or eight months in prison, after he admitted to charges of possessing stolen electrical cable and engaging in substance abuse.Phang Sian Guan, 35, from Siburan pleaded guilty to both charges presented before Magistrate Mason Jaro Lenya Barayan.In the first charge, he was indicted under Section 411 of the […]
Man fined RM1,200 for damaging bedroom door

KUCHING: A glass factory worker was sentenced to a fine of RM1,200 by the Magistrate’s Court here, for running amok and breaking the bedroom door of his mother’s house last week. The accused Syahmizam, 29, pleaded guilty to a charge framed under Section 427 of the Penal Code. The accused is liable to be sentenced […]
Two nabbed for drug trafficking, drugs seized

MIRI: Narcotics police have busted two individuals for their alleged involvement in drug trafficking activities on Wednesday (Feb 22). Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, in a statement, said the Sarawak Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (CID) carried out the raid around 8.25 pm at an entertainment centre in Permyjaya. The suspects, aged 20 and […]
Two friends escape the gallows for drug possession

PUTRAJAYA: Two friends escaped the gallows after the Court of Appeal today set aside their convictions, on two counts of trafficking 626.55 grams of methamphetamine, five years ago. However, Mohd Shazril Hafez Ibrahim, 29, and Ahmad Sawal Ramle, 32, as appellants, were convicted of possessing the drug, and were each sentenced to 12 years in […]