KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said today that the government will maintain its current stance on cannabis and drugs as per the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
He said these substances had clearly brought about much harm to society, despite the 63rd Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna last year voting to drop cannabis and cannabis resin from Schedule IV of its 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961.
“The government is aiming to achieve the Controlled Substances 2025, which is a five-year plan, in line with the goals of the National Drug Policy. This inclusive and holistic plan aims to mobilise efforts between the public sector, the private sector and civil society organisations towards drug-free communities.
“Among its main objectives are to clean 155 high-risk areas nationwide, expand treatment coverage to increase recovery rates, strengthen community involvement as well as to mobilise relevant agencies and NGOs,” he said.
Muhyiddin said this in his address in conjunction with National Anti-Drugs Day, celebrated annually on February 19, broadcast on local television stations tonight.
Muhyiddin also called on all Malaysians to make full use of improvements to treatment and rehabilitation services. – Bernama, February 18, 2021
