PUTRAJAYA, Oct. 20 -- Terengganu, Kelantan, Kedah and Perlis recorded the highest rates of drug or substance addiction and abuse in the country, based on statistics up to June 2026, said National Anti-Drugs Agency (Nada) director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh.

He said Terengganu recorded the highest rate at 735 individuals per 100,000 population, followed by Kelantan (694), Kedah (669) and Perlis (646).

"The ranking of these four states reflects the extent of drug addiction and abuse that requires attention and targeted intervention.

"Geographical factors also contribute to this situation, with cross-border smuggling routes identified as among the risk factors influencing drug-related problems in these areas," he said in a statement today...