Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
The World Youth Foundation is pressing the government to ban vape sales nationally, citing widespread misuse of devices with prohibited drugs. Seven Malaysian states have already implemented bans.
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye urges Malaysia to declare synthetic drug abuse a national priority, warning of severe consequences for youth and society without urgent coordinated action across all sectors.
Johor Bahru police have dismantled a synthetic drug distribution network, arresting eight suspects including a teenager. The operation targeted youth in the state and recovered significant quantities of illegal substances.
Malaysia's Home Ministry is ramping up its fight against synthetic drugs including methamphetamine and fentanyl, revealing 238,704 arrests nationwide between 2023 and June 2026 for drug-related offences.