Dadah bukan masalah Kelantan semata-mata, kata timbalan MB

Kelantan's drug abuse issue is not solely the responsibility of the state government, according to Deputy Chief Minister Fadzli Hassan. Instead, it requires cooperation and shared responsibility among all relevant parties, he said during the DUN Kelantan session. Fadzli pointed out that the eastern Malaysian state's proximity to Thailand contributes significantly to its drug problem, as it is one of the earliest destinations for syndicates smuggling narcotics before the contraband is transported to other countries.

While shared borders bring benefits, they also pose risks, he noted. "At times, syndicates attempt to bring drugs into other nations but cross through Kelantan and are caught here, thus linking the state to the issue." Fadzli did not mean that the state government lacks responsibility, he clarified. Rather, he urged all relevant agencies to work together and assume their share of responsibility, rather than blaming one another.

In June, the National Anti-Drug Agency reported that Kelantan recorded the highest drug abuse rate in the country for 2025, followed by Terengganu, Perlis, and Kedah. According to the agency, Kelantan recorded 1,105 drug addicts and abusers per 100,000 residents, compared to Terengganu's 997, Perlis' 970, and Kedah's 965. The Kelantan police have also taken steps to target the head of the local narcotics office, setting a goal to arrest at least one drug abuser daily. In September, two head constables received warnings after failing to meet this target.