
Alleged ketum smuggler rams 4WD into minister's motorcade
Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Nancy Shukri escaped unhurt in the incident.

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Nancy Shukri escaped unhurt in the incident.

Dr Muhammad Faiz Bin Na'aman of Bersatu says ketum and cannabis can bring Malaysia's biotechnology industry to new heights.

Most of the ketum leaves were confiscated at the border of the northern states.


Six police patrol vehicles were at a supermarket car park and further investigation led to the arrests.

Attack was allegedly meant to scare General Operations Force team, which had foiled attempt to smuggle 'ketum' leaves into Thailand.

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Ahmad regrets his fall but vows to change when he leaves jail.

Medical experts want more research on the plant before gov’t classifies it as a dangerous drug.

Pakar dan bahan sudah ada tapi kajian dikekang oleh pendirian kerajaan yang belum memberi 'lampu hijau'.

Indonesia and Vietnam are benefiting from the cash crop, adds Padang Besar MP.

Wan Junaidi believes the banning will only lead to major losses for the country as ketum has a high market value.

Ooi Teik Lee also claims that US-based pharmaceutical companies had patented products made from ketum.

Minister Ahmad Zahid says this move was also supported by the Health Ministry.

Dr S Subramaniam says ketum had the characteristics of drugs like cannabis and heroin.

Ismail Sabri says it was an offence under the Poisons Act to sell ketum water.

Police say Section 30(3) of the Act lists its leaves among prohibited properties.