PDRM calls for amendments to drug-related acts to stay current

The Royal Malaysian Police has proposed to the Home Ministry to amend or enact several acts related to drug penalties in line with current developments in the abuse of banned substances in the country.

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay (above) said the types of drugs now widely used by addicts are syabu and ecstasy pills compared to heroin previously.

"Earlier, for heroin, 15gm mandated a hanging...