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, sell...
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| Language: | English |
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UUM Press
2020-01-01
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| Series: | UUM Journal of Legal Studies |
| Online Access: | https://www.scienceopen.com/document?vid=d96556ee-8706-4a81-9d94-59988dece7bb |