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Consider Ketum and Cannabis for medical use: Yusof
Published on: Sunday, August 13, 2023
Published on: Sun, Aug 13, 2023
By: Jonathan Nicholas
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Consider Ketum and Cannabis for medical use: Yusof
Datuk Yusof Yacob
Kota Kinabalu: Sabah is missing out on hundreds of million ringgit in revenue from plants proven to contain cancer fighting agents. 

They are already raising the GDP in tourist Thailand said Datuk Yusof Yacob (Sindumin-Gagasan Rakyat) referring to ketum (kratom) and cannabis (ganja).

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“There are 38 varieties of kratom. Thailand has conducted extensive research necessary for medical and cosmetic purposes leading to its legalisation.
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