Kelantan Youth and Sports Department mandates biannual urine screening for all registered youth organisations and staff to combat drug abuse.
PASIR PUTEH: The Kelantan Youth and Sports Department has made urine screening compulsory for members of registered youth organisations at least twice annually.
State director Mohd Saipuddin Zakaria said the directive also covers all department officers and staff in Kelantan to ensure they remain free from drug misuse.
“Every non-governmental organisation registered under JBS must conduct urine tests at least twice annually,” he said.
“The same requirement applies to our officers and staff, as we must set an example and protect the department’s integrity.”
He spoke after the state-level Malaysia Aktif D’Rhu Rehlah programme at Pantai Bisikan Bayu.
Mohd Saipuddin said the measure is vital as JBS is part of the state’s anti-drug committee.
“To date, nearly 80 JBS officers and staff have been confirmed free of drug abuse based on the screenings,” he added.
He said JBS is strengthening cooperation with the National Anti-Drugs Agency.
This includes ensuring all programmes incorporate talks and awareness activities on drug abuse dangers. – Bernama
