After brutal death at rehab centre, group reminds govt of law reform urgency

The Malaysian Awareness Society (Masa) has expressed sadness over the violent death at a rehabilitation centre and called on the government to reform its laws before more lives are lost to the system.

Its vice-president Harish Kumar said it is sad to see any drug user who is seeking help for their addiction be treated as a criminal and shown hatred, violence and negativity while in custody.

"Addiction is a medical condition that...