Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed deep concern over the rising trend of drug and vape abuse among youths, particularly Malay youths. Anwar said the issue is escalating and requires a comprehensive solution involving various approaches, including counselling and ‘dakwah’ (religious outreach).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Anwar emphasized that the matter was discussed during the Cabinet meeting earlier this morning, reflecting the seriousness of the threat to the nation’s future. He urged relevant parties to explore and implement effective measures, asking, “Please discuss and find solutions, whatever methods or resources needed. Is counselling required? Is dakwah necessary? Because this issue has remained unresolved for decades.”

Anwar highlighted that while the issue also affects other communities, statistics indicate it is more prevalent among Malay youths. He called on the government and society to act collectively and comprehensively to curb a problem that threatens to destroy the future of the younger generation.