Govt intensifies efforts to combat alcohol, drug abuse

2026-02-02 - 14:57

The government has declared alcohol and drug abuse a national development and security emergency. Subsequently, a coordinated, whole-of-government response has been rolled out aimed at curbing the production, distribution, and consumption of illicit substances, including bootleg liquor. This move follows a recent Presidential Proclamation on Alcohol and Drug Control, which calls for enhanced enforcement, prevention,...