Controversial drug rehab amendments referred to two PSSCs for fine-tuning, says Home Minister

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Controversial drug rehab amendments referred to two PSSCs for fine-tuning, says Home Minister
Parliamentary Special Select CommitteesDrug RehabilitationSaifuddin Nasution
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KUALA LUMPUR: The controversial Drug Dependants Bill 2024 has been referred to two Parliamentary Special Select Committees for further engagement on the matter, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution .

Saifuddin added that the two PSSCs will invite all relevant stakeholders, including MPs, law experts, and non-governmental organisations to further fine-tune the bill before it is brought back to the Dewan Rakyat. Section 6 will empower a Magistrate to allow a drug or substance misuser to undergo treatment and rehabilitation on the recommendation of a rehabilitation officer, with the individual allowed to make representations.

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