PM Lee warns against ‘worrying trend’ of youths adopting liberal attitude to illicit drugs
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaking at an event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Central Narcotics Bureau on Dec 7, 2021.
As youths today become more exposed to alternative lifestyles on social media, there is "a very worrying trend" of them becoming more liberal towards illicit drugs, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Tuesday (Dec 7).
Speaking at an event at Goodwood Park Hotel to commemorate the Central Narcotics Bureau’s (CNB) 50th anniversary, Mr Lee said that these lifestyles may glamourise drugs, “giving the impression that using drugs is harmless or even cool”.
Among the challenges that Singapore faces in its war against drugs is the trend by many other countries to legalise drugs, particularly cannabis, for recreational use. They are also advocating for an approach that encourages the safer use of drugs, said Mr Lee.
“We are under increasing pressure, both externally and internally, for us to consider legalising drugs.
“But we have no intention of doing so. We must decide what works for Singapore, and not just follow what others are doing," said the prime minister.
