ENFORCEMENT STATUS OF THE POISON ACT 1952 AGAINST OFFENCES RELATED TO KRATOM (MITRAGYNA SPECIOSA KORTH) MISUSE IN MALAYSIA

Kratom story in Malaysia is a bit intricate. Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth) or local name ketum is a local plant where ‘mitragynine’ (alkaloid in kratom leaves) is listed as psychotropic substances under the Malaysian Poison Act 1952. The law stated that any activities related to possessing,...

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Main Authors: Samihah Khalil@Halim, Siti Alida John Abdullah, Rusniah Ahmad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: UUM Press 2020-01-01
Series:UUM Journal of Legal Studies
Online Access:https://www.e-journal.uum.edu.my/index.php/uumjls/article/view/6928