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Strengthening Mental Health Support Skills for Teachers & Counsellors
Kuching, Sarawak – July 2025
In response to the growing need for mental health support in schools, OAPTAR and ISSUP Malaysia in collaboration with the Sarawak State Health Department and the District Education Office, conducted a two-day capacity-building workshop titled “Strengthening Mental Health Support Skills for Teachers and Counsellors."
Strengthening Families, Strengthening Futures — A Community-Based Family Program
In partnership with local leaders and frontline professionals, the Organization for Addiction Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation (OAPTAR) and ISSUP Malaysia has successfully implemented a community-based Family Program in rural Sarawak, Malaysia. This initiative is grounded in evidence-based principles to strengthen family bonds, build resilience, and prevent substance use among adolescents.
Advocating for a Science Driven Drug Policy Reform in Malaysia
Since 2018, the Drug Policy Program Malaysia has led a vital movement toward drug policy reform through sustained advocacy efforts involving Ministers, Members of Parliament, and media stakeholders. Their vision is clear: Malaysia’s drug policy must evolve in step with current scientific understanding of drug use and dependence.
Advocating for a Science-Driven Drug Policy Reform in Malaysia
Since 2018, the Drug Policy Program Malaysia has led a vital movement toward drug policy reform through sustained advocacy efforts involving Ministers, Members of Parliament, and media stakeholders. Their vision is clear: Malaysia’s drug policy must evolve in step with current scientific understanding of drug use and dependence.
In-country INEP Plus Training by ISSUP Malaysia: Journey and Lessons
Working Together in Collaboration and Partnership with Local Stakeholders
At ISSUP Malaysia, we believe that addressing drug-related concerns in our local communities requires more than just knowledge and resources—it demands strong collaboration and partnership.
We are committed to working hand-in-hand with local stakeholders across sectors to ensure that our efforts in prevention, treatment, and recovery are not only beneficial, but also impactful and sustainable.
Advancing Addiction Science Through Collaboration with MAHSA University
At the heart of impactful progress lies the power of collaboration. We are thrilled to announce the deepening of our partnership with MAHSA University as we jointly advance research and postgraduate programs in addiction science.
ISSUP Malaysia на выставке Healthy for Life EXPO 2024!
С 8 по 12 октября ISSUP Malaysia был рад принять участие в выставке Healthy for Life EXPO 2024 в Meditel, больница общего профиля Саравака!
На нашем интерактивном стенде мы продемонстрировали важность психического здоровья с помощью увлекательных игр, таких как охота за словами, головоломки и викторины. Посетители всех возрастов с удовольствием испытали свой ум и узнали ключевые советы по укреплению своего психического благополучия.