The Health Minister in a written notice informed that medical products containing marijuana are permissible within the country, provided there is evidence of medical benefits.

The statement, by Khairy Jamaluddin, in reply to a parliament topic raised by Syed Saddiq mentioned, “Taking into account the quality, safety and effectiveness of the product, anyone with scientific proof that cannabis (hemp) can be used for medical purposes can register their product containing cannabis with the DCA (Drug Control Authority) to be evaluated and registered under the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984 to be sold in Malaysia.”

Malaysians are now hoping that people behind bars will have the privilege to benefit from the stated law.

One of Malaysia’s infamous cases involves Amiruddin Nadarajan Abdullah, otherwise known as Dr. Ganja.

Amiruddin was a cancer survivor after he used cannabis for his cancer recovery. He then gathered people who were diagnosed with cancer and distributed products with marijuana.

The 62-year-old survivor was arrested in 2017 and charged with 36 offenses according to Malaysia’s Dangerous Drugs Act.

Chua Chong Bing wants Malaysia to reconsider its laws.

He said, “Medical marijuana isn’t the same stuff drug addicts take. It is a controlled medication like anti-hypertension pills. It is not available without a doctor’s prescription.”

He added what Amiruddin did was out of good intentions but if he had the government’s helped him, he would not have been arrested.

Seman Rimau said despite being late to acknowledge medical marijuana, it’s not too late to research for the sake of patients.

With Indonesia and Thailand investing in marijuana farms, he encouraged that Malaysia follows soon.

-THE MALAYSIA VOICE