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BFM Podcast: Should Malaysia Legalise Medical Cannabis?
2021-10-12 10:33:00
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There has been an increase in chatter about cannabis in recent years, particularly when it comes to legalising medical cannabis? It was recently brought up by Muar MP Syed Saddiq. But should Malaysia legalise medical benefits? And what would be its benefits?

Featuring Prof Dr Anne Yee, associate professor and clinical addiction psychiatrist, University Malaya & University Malaya Medical Centre | Palani Narayanan, Senior Advisor on Drug Use and Harm Reduction, The Global Fund

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Produced by: Dashran Yohan

Presented by: Dashran Yohan

Source: BFM Podcast

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