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Singapore's Misuse of Drugs Act takes effect
The Act replaced the 1951 Dangerous Drugs Ordinance and the 1969 Drugs (Prevention of Misuse) Act. It consolidated drug offences and gave CNB broad arrest, search and urine-testing powers, alongside compulsory treatment and heavier penalties.
Index score
110−11 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 1 | 0 | −1 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 1 | 0 | −1 |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 2 | 0 | −2 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 1 | 0 | −1 |
| Consumption10% of the index | 1 | 0 | −1 |
| Legal access10% of the index | 0 | 0 | — |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. The scores after the change are Singapore's current scores.