Kuala Lumpur: The Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (Pemadam) plans to establish a transit home for former female drug addicts as part of its efforts to offer support and education to this vulnerable group.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Datuk Jamelah A. Bakar, chairperson of Pemadam's Women, Family, and Cure Bureau, stated that this initiative will address the issue of former female drug addicts who are often ostracised by both their families and the community. She expressed the necessity of a transit home, highlighting that many former female addicts face isolation and lack direction, with no place to turn to.

The planned facility aims to offer education and skills development, including sewing classes, to help these women build independence and contribute meaningfully to society. Jamelah shared these plans during a tahlil and doa selamat event held at Pemadam's headquarters, which was part of its 49th-anniversary celebrations. The event also honored 30 orphans from the Yayasan Basmi Kemiskinan (YBK) Serendah, Selangor.

Additionally, Hashim Anang, chairperson of Pemadam's Media and Promotion Bureau, emphasized that the association complements government agencies like the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) by raising awareness and providing drug prevention education to the public. Anang stressed that NGOs like Pemadam and the Persatuan Pengasih Malaysia (Pengasih) play a crucial role in supporting these efforts, particularly at the school level.

He underscored the importance of early prevention, given the rising number of drug-related issues involving family members. Anang also urged the government to place greater emphasis on preventing the problem from spreading further.