Home Ministry: UN reclassification on cannabis does not affect controls in country


PUTRAJAYA: The status of cannabis as a dangerous drug in Malaysia remains unchanged, despite the United Nations’ recent decision to reclassify the drug.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin (pic) said cannabis and cannabis-related items remain controlled under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 - an act that carries the death penalty.

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