# Do tough laws deter drug crimes? Lessons from Singapore and Malaysia

- Source: Al Jazeera
- Published: 2026-10-31T11:30:00+00:00
- Category: World
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- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/do-tough-laws-deter-drug-crimes-lessons-from-singapore-and-malaysia-198efc/

As Malaysia rethinks the death penalty for drug offences, Singapore insists tough laws deter substance abuse.

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