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Drug addict numbers hit 130,307 as of June says home minister

BENTONG, Oct 5 — A total of 130,307 drug addicts were recorded in the country as of June, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.He saId Terengganu, Kelantan,...

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As of June, Malaysia recorded 130,307 drug addicts, with Terengganu, Kelantan, Kedah, and Perlis showing worrying drug use trends above the national ratio.

The 15-to-39 age group is most affected, predominantly holding secondary education or lower, with high unemployment and self-employment among drug users.

Amphetamine-type stimulants lead substance abuse, prompting calls for data-driven anti-drug policies and efforts, supported by strong political will and cooperation nationwide.

BENTONG, Oct 5 — A total of 130,307 drug addicts were recorded in the country as of June, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

He saId Terengganu, Kelantan, Kedah, and Perlis recorded worrying trends in drug use and abuse, exceeding the national ratio of 381 cases per 100,000 population.

“For every 100,000 people, Terengganu recorded 735 individuals, while Kelantan recorded 694, Kedah 669, and Perlis 646. Thus, all of them surpassed the national ratio,” he said during a press conference held in conjunction with the handover of the completed project to build, demolish, and upgrade the Karak Narcotics Addiction Rehabilitation Centre (PUSPEN) here today.

Meanwhile, he noted that based on the profiles of the addicts, the 15-to-39 age group constituted the largest segment involved, while in terms of education, the majority held the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) qualification or lower.

“When looking at employment status, the highest number were unemployed, followed by the self-employed and those working in the private sector. These three employment categories account for a significant percentage of those involved,” he said.

Saifuddin Nasution said amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS) or synthetic drugs are the most widely used substances among addicts, accounting for 84 per cent of drug use.

“These figures are not merely data; they send a distinct signal. That is why I have urged the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) to ensure that planned programmes are data-driven and that policies are formulated based on data,” he said.

He added that the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) is open to intensifying campaigns and collaborative efforts including with state governments to address this issue.

Furthermore, he noted that tackling the drug problem requires strong political will and cooperation from all parties, as the issue is no longer merely an individual problem but has become a national one.

“Firstly, in terms of politics, there must be strong political will to overcome or combat this scourge. Secondly, we must first agree that the drug problem is no longer just an individual issue; it has become a national problem,” he said.

Also present were Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, Bentong Member of Parliament Young Syefura Othman, and AADK director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh. — Bernama

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截至 6 月，马来西亚记录在案的吸毒者人数为 130,307 人，其中登嘉楼州、吉兰丹州、吉打州和玻璃市州的吸毒趋势令人担忧，高于全国平均水平。

15至39岁年龄段受影响最大，该年龄段人群大多受过中等或以下教育，吸毒者中失业率和自雇人士比例较高。

安非他明类兴奋剂会导致药物滥用，因此需要以数据为导向的禁毒政策和措施，并辅以全国范围内的强大政治意愿和合作。

文冬，10月5日——内政部长拿督斯里赛夫丁纳苏蒂安伊斯梅尔表示，截至6月，国内共有130,307名吸毒者。

他说，登嘉楼、吉兰丹、吉打和玻璃市的吸毒和滥用情况呈现令人担忧的趋势，超过了全国每 10 万人口 381 例的比例。

“每10万人口中，登嘉楼州有735人，吉兰丹州有694人，吉打州有669人，玻璃市州有646人。因此，所有这些州的病例数都超过了全国平均水平。”他在今天举行的新闻发布会上说道。此次新闻发布会与加叻毒品成瘾康复中心（PUSPEN）的建设、拆除和升级工程竣工交接仪式同时举行。

与此同时，他指出，根据吸毒者的个人资料来看，15至39岁年龄段的吸毒者人数最多，而就教育程度而言，大多数人持有马来西亚教育文凭（SPM）或更低的学历。

他说：“从就业状况来看，失业人数最多，其次是自雇人士和私营部门从业人员。这三类就业人员占参与者总数的很大比例。”

赛义夫丁·纳苏蒂安表示，安非他明类兴奋剂（ATS）或合成毒品是吸毒者中最广泛使用的物质，占毒品使用量的 84%。