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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged that the government will marshal all available resources to assist young Malaysians in tackling multifaceted challenges, following engagements with youth representatives at major national forums.
The World Youth Foundation has urged the Malaysian government to implement a nationwide ban on vape sales, citing escalating abuse of electronic cigarettes as vehicles for illegal drugs including marijuana and methamphetamine, particularly among school-age youth.
Alliance for a Safe Community chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has warned that Malaysia risks losing a generation to synthetic drugs, calling for a comprehensive national response involving all government agencies, schools, employers and community leaders.