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Reuters
Reuters
Health
By Mei Mei Chu and Chayut Setboonsarng

Malaysia aims to learn from Thailand in push for medical use of cannabis

A jar with cannabis is seen in a dispensary shop in Bangkok, Thailand August 17, 2022. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

Malaysia plans to learn from the cannabis policy of neighbouring Thailand in its effort to legalise use of the drug for medical purposes, a health ministry official said on Wednesday, in a country where possession can bring the death penalty now.

The comments came after the Thai health minister said he would meet his Malaysian counterpart during a meeting of APEC health ministers next week where Thailand will showcase its work in legalising medicinal marijuana.

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