PAS MP: Give drug users second chance, not criminal record

Malaysiakini TeamPublished: Sep 30, 2021 12:40 PM | Updated: Sep 30, 2021 12:41 PM

PARLIAMENT | A PAS parliamentarian has called on the government not to treat drug users as criminals.

Instead, Sabri Azit (PN-Jerai) said drug users should be given a second chance and the opportunity to re-enter the workforce.

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