Shared responsibility vital to combat drugs
SIBU: People here have been reminded to take drug abuse in the community seriously, especially the use of the substance among the youth. In making the call, Sibu Deputy Resident, Christopher Ranggau Unting said the people need to take a ‘jaga tepi kain orang’ attitude, meaning thy should take note of what’s going on in […]
State not letting guard down on drugs
KUCHING: Sarawak will continue to strengthen and improve security checks at its airports and entry points along the state’s border to curb drug trafficking and smuggling activities. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said though the drug abuse situation in Sarawak was not at a worrying level, it was necessary to ensure […]
Family institution key to fighting drugs
By Gabriel Lihan And Jasmine Badun BAU: Parents, family and society play an important role to combat drugs and substance abuse which are universal problems, said Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. The Tasik Biru assemblyman said this when unveiling the One-Stop Committee to address Drug and Substance Issues (OSC MIDS) banners here on Friday (May 27). […]
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 […]
National Anti-Drug Agency D-G calls on TYT
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud received a courtesy call from National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) director-general Sutekno Ahmad Belon at the former’s residence in Demak Jaya here. The visit was Sutekno’s first since being appointed as AADK director-general earlier this year. He is also on an official visit to Sarawak for […]
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 […]
Body aims to reduce drug abuse
KUCHING: Persatuan Pengasih Malaysia Sarawak branch (Pengasih Sarawak) under the auspices of Persatuan Pengasih Malaysia in Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur intends to work with certain quarters in the state to reduce drug abuse. Pengasih Sarawak (an association for recovered drug addicts) was officially established on Nov 4 and its main objective is to combine energy […]
Tackling drug abuse among minors
KUCHING: The One-Stop Committee (OSC) will take future initiatives to curb drug and substance abuse among minors. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah revealed that OSC would collaborate with the State Education Department, State Health Department, and State National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) to organise intervention programmes with schools […]
Strategic link-up to curb substance abuse
KUCHING: The One-Stop Committee (OSC) will collaborate with the State Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (JSJN) to reduce drug abuse cases and cut the chain in the state. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah revealed that the courtesy visit by JSJN state chief ACP Jasmirol Jamaluddin was to discuss […]
