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The Star
19-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
KL drug use numbers drop by nearly 14%
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 5,800 individuals were found to be involved in drug abuse around the capital in the first three months of this year, marking a 13.8% drop compared to the same period last year. National Anti-Drugs Agency director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said current statistics in Kuala Lumpur show a drug and substance abuse rate of 253 addicts per 100,000 population. 'The main category of drug of choice is amphetamine-type stimulants, accounting for 65%, or 3,768 individuals, from January to March this year,' he said. Ruslin made the statement during the KL Car Free Morning programme held in conjunction with the 2025 Anti-Drug Day at Kuala Lumpur City Hall Square. More than 1,000 participants took part in the five-kilometre run, Bernama reported. The programme aimed to raise public awareness about the dangers of drug use by promoting the message that drug prevention is a shared responsibility.
New Straits Times
18-05-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
KL drug addict numbers drop nearly 14pct
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 5,800 individuals were identified as being involved in drug abuse in and around the capital during the first three months of this year, reflecting a 13.8 per cent decrease compared to the same period last year. National Anti-Drug Agency (Nada) director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said current statistics in Kuala Lumpur indicate a drug and substance abuse rate of 253 addicts per 100,000 population. "The main drug category of choice is amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS), accounting for 65 per cent or 3,768 individuals from January to March this year," he said. He said this during the KL Car Free Morning programme in conjunction with the 2025 Anti-Drug Day at Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) square today. More than 1,000 participants took part in the five-kilometre run along the main roads around the capital. He added that the programme aimed to raise public awareness about the dangers of drugs by promoting the message that drug prevention is a shared responsibility in a relaxed, healthy, and inclusive manner. "In addition, this activity helps strengthen the community's role in drug prevention by encouraging involvement from urban residents, especially youth and families, to create a drug-free environment," he said. — BERNAMA
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
KL drug addict numbers drop nearly 14%
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 5,800 individuals were detected to be involved in drug abuse around the capital during the first three months of this year, marking a 13.8 per cent drop from the same period last year. National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said current statistics in Kuala Lumpur show a drug and substance abuse rate of 253 addicts per 100,000 population. 'The main drug category of choice is amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS), accounting for 65 per cent or 3,768 individuals from January to March this year,' he said. He said this during the KL Car Free Morning programme in conjunction with the 2025 Anti-Drug Day at Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) square today. More than 1,000 participants took part in the five-kilometre run along the main roads around the capital. He added that the programme aimed to raise public awareness about the dangers of drugs by promoting the message that drug prevention is a shared responsibility in a relaxed, healthy, and inclusive manner. 'In addition, this activity helps strengthen the community's role in drug prevention by encouraging involvement from urban residents, especially youth and families, to create a drug-free environment,' he said.
Daily Express
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
CM calls on Sabah youths to drive state's progress
Published on: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Published on: Wed, Apr 30, 2025 Text Size: James and others at the event. KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said youths play a vital role in driving Sabah's progress to be on par with other Malaysian states. He said the State is on the brink of major transformation, with the government working hard to boost its economy, social well-being, education, and infrastructure. He urged young people to contribute their energy, ideas, and spirit towards the Sabah Maju Jaya vision and to fully support the government's development agenda. Hajiji expressed confidence that Sabah's youth are future leaders who are not only intelligent but also of strong character and integrity, during the state-level 2025 Anti-Drug Day celebration at UiTM Sabah on Wednesday. His speech, delivered by Community Development and People's Wellbeing Minister Datuk James Ratib, also stressed the government's focus on human capital development and education support under the Sabah Maju Jaya Development Plan 1.0. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
