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Drug cases involve 75% of Malaysia’s 90,000 prison inmates - Home Minster

Malaysia Times desk Original: The Vibes↗ 10/17 16:05 X
Drug cases involve 75% of Malaysia’s 90,000 prison inmates - Home Minster
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Saifuddin Nasution Ismail warns of growing concern over drug abuse among children under 15

From the original report

DRUG-related cases account for about 75 per cent of Malaysia's 90,000 prison inmates, with the growing involvement of children under 15 in drug abuse raising concern, Home Minister Datuk Seri said.

He said inmates aged between 15 and 39 formed the largest group among those profiled for drug involvement, but the trend among younger children required more comprehensive prevention efforts.

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Oct 17, 2026
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Oct 17, 2026
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