Malaysians can’t even handle fireworks, Selangor exco says of ganja proposal
A farmer is seen in a green of cannabis plants in a field overlooking a lake in Yammouneh in West of Baalbek, Lebanon August 13, 2018. — Reuters pic
Paya Jaras assemblyman Mohd Khairuddin Othman who chairs the youth development, sports and human capital development committee used fireworks injuries as an example of how locals were “overcreative” for legalised ganja here. “Instead of suggesting for a ganja planting programme, I am more than happy if the Jeram state assemblyman suggests that lands be used to plant oil palm and chilli, or anything else that is of industrial value.Mohd Kharuddin also said Jeram assemblyman Mohd Shaid Rosli’s proposal last week caused concern among some groups.
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