Pubdate: Tue, 21 Aug 2012
Source: Malay Mail (Malaysia)
Copyright: 2012 The New Straits Times Press
Contact:  http://www.mmail.com.my/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3834

MALAYSIA'S NO.1 SOCIAL SCOURGE IS DRUGS, SAYS MCPF

MALAYSIAN Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) vice-chairman, Tan Sri
Lee Lam Thye lamented that drug addiction has been the number one
social scourge in Malaysia for the past three decades.

In a statement here today, he said the situation caused big problems
for the country and the majority of drug addicts appeared to be
between 19 and 39 years old.

"It's critical to come up with a more effective strategy towards
making Malaysia a drug free nation by 2015.

"The responsibility for battling drugs rests on continuous efforts
involving families and society," he emphasised.

He said all organisations, associations and communities needed to work
with the government in fighting this threat in order to save the
younger generations.

Lee further advised all parents to be aware of the problem and
participate in anti-drug activities.

He also urged them to come forward to seek help from authorities if
their children were involved in drug abuse.
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