The National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) has identified 155 priority locations under its High-Risk Areas (KBT) Reduction Initiative, part of the AADK Strategic Plan for 2021 to 2025.
AADK director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said the initiative aims to reduce 117 KBTs, representing 75% of the total, by upgrading 39 areas to Low-Risk (KBR) status, maintaining 39 areas at current levels, and focusing on 39 new KBTs this year.
AADK Aims for 75% Reduction in High-Risk Drug Areas by 2025
“As of Aug 31, 39 KBTs have achieved KBR status, 39 maintenance areas have been successfully retained, and 32 current KBTs have been upgraded to green status, while seven areas remain in the yellow category.
“To support these efforts, the AADK recently held an engagement session with KBT District Officers overseeing KBTs to review the progress and discuss the implementation of the KBT Drug Addiction Reduction Initiative, with participation from 48 KBT District Officers,“ he said in a statement today.
He said the meeting ensures ongoing monitoring by community leaders, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and government agencies, allowing swift intervention by local communities to address risks before the situation escalates.
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