Confronting Drug Issues at Kelantan-Thailand Border: In-depth inquiry from internal and external stakeholders

Siti Zulaikha Mustapha; Yarina Ahmad; Nur Amalina Aziz; Amanda Balqis Mohd Mazalan; Umi Nurul Najihah Azman; Nor Azira Ayob; Nor Suziwana Tahir

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI23.6351

Authors

Siti Zulaikha Mustapha Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kelantan, Malaysia
Yarina Ahmad Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia
Nur Amalina Aziz Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Johor, Malaysia
Amanda Balqis Mohd Mazalan Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia
Umi Nurul Najihah Azman Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia
Nor Azira Ayob Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Nor Suziwana Tahir Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI23.6351

Keywords:

Drug Issue, Kelantan-Thailand Border, Enforcement Agency, Community

Abstract

Drug issues are a long-standing problem that has significantly impacted all countries in the world. The aim of this paper is to explore the drug issues involving the dyad stakeholders who deal with the drug issues in Kelantan-Thailand borders —enforcement agencies and community leaders. The findings indicate that drug issues in Kelantan-Thailand borders are serious. Among the internal challenges faced, including enforcement measures; lack of capacity; and integrity issues. The external challenges include geographical and cultural challenges; community awareness, participation, and engagement; and legal measures. Thus, to effectively combat the severity of drug issues in Kelantan and Malaysia, particularly, it is crucial to continually strengthen the roles and responsibilities of both enforcement agencies and the community.

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