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Singer Yasin gets life imprisonment, caning for cannabis-linked offences

Musician says it is ‘a dark day’ for him as Shah Alam High Court judge hands down sentence after finding him guilty of possessing, cultivating, self-administering marijuana

Police’s traveller urine testing well-intentioned, but legally misplaced – Farhan Read

In recent years travellers on the land borders between Malaysia and Thailand have been subjected to random urine tests by enforcement authorities in response to the recent stance taken by our neighbouring country in decriminalising the use and possession of cannabis. 

High time for govt to review Dangerous Drugs Act, focus on addicts’ rehabilitation: Ramkarpal

Former deputy law minister Ramkarpal Singh has urged the Home Ministry to review sections under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 to facilitate the Health Ministry’s treatment-based rehabilitative approach for drug addicts.

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I’m not a man of politics, just born into a high-profile family: Mirzan Mahathir 

The 65-year-old businessman sees each accusation not as a threat, but as a challenge – an opportunity to fortify his character and forge his legacy. 

Uncertainty surrounds Damok’s future in Moto3

The disappointing performance of Malaysia’s Moto3 rider, Syarifuddin Azman, at the 2023 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) yesterday is posing a threat to his chances to compete next season.

Greener future: Naza, China’s Grandblue ink MoU to modernise waste management

This sets the stage for business collaboration in advocating sustainable circular economy