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1,588 Malaysians detained abroad for drug offenses, with Indonesia and China leading

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A total of 1,588 Malaysians have been detained abroad for drug-related offenses as of September, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni. The highest numbers of detentions were recorded in Indonesia with 381 cases, followed closely by China with 380. Singapore, Thailand, and Japan also reported significant numbers of Malaysian nationals detained for drug crimes. AI

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1,588 Malaysians detained abroad for drug offenses, with Indonesia and China leading

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · The Star ·

    Most Malaysians held for drug crimes abroad detained in Indonesia, China

    The number of Malaysians detained overseas for drug-related offences increased to 1,588 as of September this year, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni. Lukanisman said the five countries with the highest numbers of Malaysians detained were Indonesia (381),…

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