Drug and substance abuse arrests rise 15.75 pct in Sarawak
SARAWAK has recorded a significant rise in drug and substance abuse arrests through intensified efforts to curb the growing threat via a holistic and coordinated approach. Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said drug- and substance-related arrests increased to 11,717 cases as of Oct 2025 — a 15.75 […]
1,200 arrests reflect efforts to combat substance abuse
KUCHING: The National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) Sarawak recorded around 1,200 arrests related to drug offences across the state this year, reflecting the agency’s continued efforts to combat substance abuse despite limited manpower. AADK Sarawak Director Abdul Hamediee Ibrahim said the figure indicates that the agency remains active in enforcement operations throughout the state. “Up to […]
Junkie gets 10 months jail
KUCHING: The Magistrate’s Court here sentenced a local man to 10 months in prison for possessing 0.05g of methamphetamine in addition to being involved in substance abuse. Sopian, 36, pleaded guilty before Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Alwi to two charges framed under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. On the first count, he was […]
Steps to fight drug use
THE National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) actively keeps pace with evolving trends in both domestic and international substance abuse cases, ensuring that its prevention, treatment and rehabilitation strategies remain relevant and effective. AADK offers two primary programmes for individuals grappling with drug addiction. The Institutional Treatment and Rehabilitation Programme (RPDI) is available at 30 Narcotic Addiction […]
Local held for abusing drugs
KAPIT: Narcotics police arrested a local man on suspicion of being involved in substance abuse on Tuesday (Sept 19). The 20-something suspect was spotted in suspicious circumstances by a police team conducting crime prevention patrol around town. Kapit police chief DSP Rohana Nanu said the suspect was detained for inspection around 2.35 pm. “Initial urine […]
Community urged to stay resilient in fight against drug abuse
BAU: The community in this area is urged not to lose hope in combating the issue of drug and substance abuse within their respective communities. Deputy Minister for Transportation (Riverine and Marine), Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said that as long as this issue still exists within families and the community, it is difficult for them […]
Man gets 10 months for possessing clozapine
KUCHING: The Sessions Court here sentenced an unemployed man to 10 months in prison for possessing 16.43g of the anti-psychotic drug clozapine, a scheduled poison, in his bedroom in June last year. Abbas, 23, pleaded guilty before Judge Afidah Abdul Rahman to a charge framed under Section 9(3) of the Poisons Act 1952, punishable under […]
Anwar: Medical use of cannabis needs in-depth study
KUALA LUMPUR: Issues pertaining to the approval of the use of cannabis for medical purposes in the country require in-depth research and discussion, including from the aspect of controlling the use of the substance, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said this is taking into account the number of drug addicts among young people, including in rural […]
Two locals get 6 months’ jail for substance abuse
KUCHING: The Magistrate’s Court here sentenced two local men to six months each in jail for being involved in substance abuse in January this year. The first accused Iruan Fadizlah Man, 46, pleaded guilty before Senior Assistant Court Registrar Sandy Yvette Freddy to one count under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. Sandy […]
Seven busted for drug abuse
PADAWAN: Narcotics police arrested seven local men for alleged substance abuse and seized over RM3,000 worth of various drugs in a raid yesterday (Feb 14). Padawan police chief Supt Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the raid was conducted around 12.30pm in front of a house at Jalan Sin San Tu, Batu Kawah, here. Following […]