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Thai businesses cash in on cannabis, from milk tea to toothpaste

Thai businesses cash in on cannabis, from milk tea to toothpaste

'It gives me a deep and comfortable sleep,' says a tea drinker.
Singapore’s Court of Appeal dismisses Kalwant’s final bid to stay execution

Singapore’s Court of Appeal dismisses Kalwant’s final bid to stay execution

Malaysian to be hanged at dawn tomorrow at Changi Prison.
Thailand starts million-plant cannabis giveaway, but discourages getting high

Thailand starts million-plant cannabis giveaway, but discourages getting high

The country is banking on developing it as a cash crop.
Former diplomat, son charged with growing 102 cannabis plants

Former diplomat, son charged with growing 102 cannabis plants

Duo earlier charged with trafficking ganja, possessing cannabis oil.
Ex-diplomat, son charged with drug trafficking

Ex-diplomat, son charged with drug trafficking

Duo faces possibility of death penalty for trafficking cannabis oil.
102 Ganja plants: Cops get 5 extra remand days for ex-diplomat’s son

102 Ganja plants: Cops get 5 extra remand days for ex-diplomat’s son

Similar remand-extension application by cops against ex-diplomat unsuccessful.
Nagaenthran executed earlier this morning, says family

Nagaenthran executed earlier this morning, says family

The 34-year-old had been on death row for trafficking 44g of heroin.
Two drug trafficking rings busted, RM1.2m worth of drugs seized

Two drug trafficking rings busted, RM1.2m worth of drugs seized

Mechanic, bank teller, retiree arrested regarding cannabis ring.
AGC rejects representation by politician’s wife to drop drug charges

AGC rejects representation by politician’s wife to drop drug charges

Three charges of trafficking and cultivating cannabis remain.
Police detain father of two kids found dead in Langkawi

Police detain father of two kids found dead in Langkawi

He tests positive for drugs.
DAP to wait for police probe before deciding on Terence Naidu's fate

DAP to wait for police probe before deciding on Terence Naidu's fate

Party says Pasir Bedamar rep has given a written explanation.

Police: Perak state rep has right to do second urine test

Police: Perak state rep has right to do second urine test

The second test has come out negative.

Assemblyperson’s second drug test negative, lawyer claims

Assemblyperson’s second drug test negative, lawyer claims

Terence Naidu took second test after released on bail.

LETTER | Change in law on drugs can help build the nation

LETTER | Change in law on drugs can help build the nation

Hemp is legalised in over 67 countries for medicinal purposes.
Scientists to test high dexamethasone doses in Covid patients

Scientists to test high dexamethasone doses in Covid patients

They will study if this cheap and widely used steroid will work well.

Azalina: Drug law reforms vital as 63pct of prison inmates minor offenders

Azalina: Drug law reforms vital as 63pct of prison inmates minor offenders

She says simple reform can be implemented for a start.

Man arrested after attempting to ram into police

Man arrested after attempting to ram into police

The driver tested positive for drug.

COMMENT | Singapore, please don't be cold-blooded robots

COMMENT | Singapore, please don't be cold-blooded robots

Its description of Nagaenthran makes no sense to anyone.

COMMENT | No end to war against drugs

COMMENT | No end to war against drugs

We have failed miserably in this battle, largely due to greed.

Disciplinary action on cops who partied in station, no criminal charges

Disciplinary action on cops who partied in station, no criminal charges

Decision to not press charges made by deputy public prosecutor.

Mat Sabu's son wins appeal, acquitted in drug case

Mat Sabu's son wins appeal, acquitted in drug case

High Court overturns guilty verdict and eight-month jail sentence.
War on drugs became war on poor and marginalised - Global Fund expert

War on drugs became war on poor and marginalised - Global Fund expert

MALAYSIANSKINI | Palani Narayanan urges govt to reform harsh drug laws.

Philippines' Duterte says he takes full responsibility for drugs war

Philippines' Duterte says he takes full responsibility for drugs war

But he vow to never be tried by an international court.
Philippines to review thousands more 'drug war' killings

Philippines to review thousands more 'drug war' killings

A look at a sample of cases indicated foul play in dozens of deadly police operations.