Role of community in combating drug and substance abuse
KUCHING: The Sarawak government needs everyone’s cooperation in its efforts to address illicit drug challenges, stresses Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Abdul Karim, the Minister for Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development, said the community had a role to play, including working together and taking part in illicit drug eradication programmes. “Drug and substance abuse […]
More holistic approaches at addressing drug issues
KUCHING: The One-Stop Committee (OSC) to address drug and substance issues (MIDS) aims to further strengthen the effectiveness and impact of its action plan in Sarawak for this year. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this includes implementing its Integrated Community Wellbeing Action Plan for communities involved with Substance […]
Strategic collaborations vital to combat drug addiction
KUCHING: Strategic collaborations between the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK), the One Stop Committee (OSC) and other agencies are vital to combat drug addiction in the country, stressed Welfare, Community Welfare, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. Such collaborations would also allow for perspectives from all relevant parties so that the problem […]
Action plan to combat drug and substance abuse in Sarawak
KUCHING: The Malaysian National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) is seeking to reduce the number of addicts to 400 people per 100,000 population by the year 2025. AADK director-general Sutekno Ahmad Belon said, “An action plan to address drug and substance abuse in Sarawak has been formulated so that the rate of addiction and the rate of […]
RM5.38 mln to curb substance abuse
KUCHING: A total of RM5.38 million has been allocated to strengthen the effectiveness of the One-Stop Committee to address drugs and substance abuse issues (OSC MIDS) in Sarawak. Its chairperson Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the contribution from the state government was welcomed by the agencies involved in OSC MIDS. Fatimah, who is also the […]
Committee to increase access to addiction treatment
KUCHING: The One Stop Committee to address Drug and Substance Issues (OSC MIDS) will expand seven One Stop Centre For Addiction (OSCA) and Community Development Intervention Centre (CDIC) services in high-risk areas of drug abuse throughout Sarawak. Its chairman Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the action plan was to increase access to addiction treatment and […]
481 druggies nabbed in integrated operations in September
KUCHING: A total of 481 druggies were arrested in integrated operations conducted by the One Stop Committee (OSC) to address drug and substance issues in the state in September. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Sri Fatimah Abdullah who is OSC chairman, said the figure showed an increase of 3.9 percent […]
463 people arrested in August for drug-related offences
KUCHING: The authorities are committed to keeping drug and substance abuse activities in check in Sarawak as well as keeping the borders safe. Sarawak Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah highlighted this during the monthly One Stop Committee (OSC) in Managing Drug and Substance Issue (MIDS) meeting on […]
RM5.3 mln to address drug and substance issues
KUCHING: The state government has set aside RM5.38 million to enhance the effectiveness of the One-Stop Committee (OSC) to address drug and substance issues (MIDS) Action Plan in Sarawak. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, in announcing this, said the allocation was approved by Chief Minister Datuk […]
Towards drug-free districts in Sarawak
KUCHING: The One-Stop Committee (OSC) to address drug and substance issues (MIDS) is planning to embark on an Integrated Action Plan for A Drug-Free District to be implemented at various locations in Sarawak. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said a pilot project on the initiative had […]
