KOTA BHARU, April 6 -- A total of 22 clients undergoing treatment at National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) rehabilitation centres (Puspen) passed the 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, reflecting the success of efforts to provide a second chance through education.

AADK director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said the achievement shows that dropping out of school due to drug addiction does not mark the end of a client's academic journey.

He said AADK has continuously supported this group through the Client Education Access Programme (PAPK), which aims to reintegrate clients into formal education.

"A total of 27 clients sat for the SPM 2025 examination, comprising 20 from Puspen Karangan in Kedah, six from Puspen Papar in Sabah and ...