Malaysia eyes Thailand's medical cannabis policy, as Kuala Lumpur contemplates its own marijuana strategy

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Thailand's health minister has said Malaysia is considering studying its laws to legalise cannabis for medical use as Kuala Lumpur plans to roll-out a similar measure. Anutin Charnvirakul said on Monday (Aug 15) that he shared knowledge about the herb with his Malaysian counterpart Khairy Jamaluddin during the 75th World Health Assembly in May. The two ministers hope to take...

A worker inspects marijuana leaves and care for plants at the Rak Jang farm, one of the first farms that has been given permission by the Thai government to grow cannabis and sell products to medical facilities, in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, on March 28, 2021.Thailand's health minister has said Malaysia is considering studying its laws to legalise cannabis for medical use as Kuala Lumpur plans to roll-out a similar measure.

Anutin added his ministry would organise a medical marijuana tour for Khairy to study the extraction of cannabis cola or clustered flowers that can be used for medicinal purposes. The move spurred businesses such as cafes and stalls to start openly selling all kinds of cannabis products, but it has also raised concerns about the dangers of unchecked use.

Malaysia's health ministry in April said it was ready to work with industry players to conduct clinical trials on products containing cannabis extract for health purposes.

 

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