Jakarta, Nov. 2 -- Indonesia's National Police and the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) will work on regulations governing kratom use to prevent misuse, including consumption outside approved guidelines.

"We will discuss this further to ensure kratom is governed by clear regulations," National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto said after meeting BPOM Chief Taruna Ikrar in Jakarta on Monday.

Suyudi said kratom could have medicinal uses but could also be misused, potentially making it dangerous.

"We must not let kratom, which may have legitimate uses, be misused. That could be extremely dangerous, particularly for young people," he said.

Police and BPOM will therefore continue discussions on regulations governing kratom use...