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Namewee hit with drug charges amid death of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh, denies allegations

The rapper, who reportedly tested positive for amphetamines, methamphetamines, ketamine, and THC faces serious charges but vehemently denies the accusations following the tragic death of 'Nurse Godess'

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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Influencer who recited Quran at Batu Caves accused of sexual misconduct in Netherlands

Abdellatif Ouisa has targeted recently converted, underage Muslim women, alleges Dutch publication

Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports