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Drug Dependants Bill

Yasin’s life sentence over cannabis offences reveals flaw in drug dependence decriminalisation: experts

Legal and health experts opine imprisonment does not help drug dependants, call for improvements to amendment introduced earlier this year

No plans to decriminalise possession, self-administration of drugs: Saifuddin

Despite passing of a new drugs bill today, Malaysia will not be changing course on how it handles illegal drug use

Health expert endorses parliamentary review of Drug Dependants Act amendments

Expert agrees with Home Ministry’s decision to refer proposed amendments to special select committees for more streamlined regulations

[UPDATED] Home Ministry sends contentious amendments to Drug Dependants Act to parliamentary special committees

Recommendations from MPs during debates welcomed, additional views from all stakeholders to be sought, says minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail

Halt Drug Dependants Amendment Bill, anti-drug agency officers are not doctors – Azizan Abdul Aziz

Malaysian Medical Association president also says Home Ministry has not consulted it with regards to the bill

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

38% of AirAsia flights delayed in 2024: Loke

Minister outlines measures to improve on-time performance, including incentives, penalties, and full refunds for major delays

Malaysia Airlines tops domestic flight punctuality rankings of 85.3%

National carrier led on-time performance up to May 2025, as government enforces stricter rules on delays and passenger compensation

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