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Drug consumption

Myanmar junta claims capture of giant jungle meth labs

A Myanmar soldier guards a methamphetamine lab captured by the military near Namlan in Shan State on Jan 14.
A Myanmar soldier guards a methamphetamine lab captured by the military near Namlan in Shan State on Jan 14.

Thai FDA seeks to tighten controls on GLP-1 ‘slimming pens’, proposing special controlled-drug status

Thailand’s FDA is seeking to reclassify GLP-1 weight-loss injection pens as a special controlled drug, limiting sales to pharmacies with a doctor’s prescription amid misuse online.
Thailand’s FDA is seeking to reclassify GLP-1 weight-loss injection pens as a special controlled drug, limiting sales to pharmacies with a doctor’s prescription amid misuse online.

Vietnam introduces tougher penalties on e-cigarette and heated tobacco use

Vietnam has tightened restrictions on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products.
Vietnam has tightened restrictions on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products.

Saudi Arabia sets executions record in 2025, putting 356 people to death

The figures from 2025 mark the second consecutive year Saudi Arabia has set a new record for executions.
The figures from 2025 mark the second consecutive year Saudi Arabia has set a new record for executions.

Former lawyer M. Ravi took drugs before his death; friend arrested for drug offence: Police

Former lawyer M. Ravi died in hospital after he was found unconscious in the early hours of Dec 24.
Former lawyer M. Ravi died in hospital after he was found unconscious in the early hours of Dec 24.

Malaysian police bust drug lab on Penang durian orchard

A durian orchard in Teluk Bahang, Penang, has been exposed as a drug processing hub.
A durian orchard in Teluk Bahang, Penang, has been exposed as a drug processing hub.

International drug ring busted, over $480 million worth of drugs seized in Klang Valley raids

The authorities said the raids produced one of the country's biggest drug seizures.
The authorities said the raids produced one of the country's biggest drug seizures.

Trump signs order to ease US marijuana regulations, sparking industry hopes

Marijuana is listed as a Schedule I substance, implying it has a high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use.
Marijuana is listed as a Schedule I substance, implying it has a high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use.

Man to be charged with driving under influence of etomidate in Singapore’s first such case

The Health Sciences Authority detected etomidate in the man's blood sample in an analysis conducted after he was arrested.
The Health Sciences Authority detected etomidate in the man's blood sample in an analysis conducted after he was arrested.

Canada’s fentanyl czar seeks Chinese help to stop drug precursors from reaching North America

A picture posted on X in October showing alleged Chinese fentanyl kingpin Zhi Dong Zhang being escorted by Interpol officers in Mexico City.
A picture posted on X in October showing alleged Chinese fentanyl kingpin Zhi Dong Zhang being escorted by Interpol officers in Mexico City.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.