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Malaysia's anti-drug agency stresses that former rehabilitation clients require ongoing support from communities and businesses to successfully reintegrate into society and secure employment, reducing relapse risks.
Terengganu's National Anti-Drug Agency has rehabilitated 5,640 drug dependants over 14 years, achieving a 94 per cent success rate. The state now targets grassroots community involvement to build drug-free villages.
The National Anti-Drugs Agency has denied rumours of a mass escape from its Bangi facility, confirming instead that four inmates who absconded from Perlop Narcotic Rehabilitation Centre have been recaptured in Perak.
A 52-year-old recovering addict has become a certified rehabilitation coach after completing a vocational programme in Terengganu, offering hope to others battling substance abuse.