(Miri, 5th) The National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) of Sarawak today visited the Sarawak Kenosis Drug Rehabilitation Center and the Kenosis Women Center to emphasize the important role of the community in drug recovery.
The guests were accompanied by the operations managers of Sarawak Kenosis Drug Rehabilitation Center, Pastor Robert Danor and Pastor Rachel Kedung Bulan, to tour the rehabilitation facilities and interact with the recovering participants to understand their progress.
The Sarawak Kenosis Drug Rehabilitation Center is managed by the Social Services Department of the Borneo Evangelical Mission (BEM Sarawak). Since its official establishment in 2016, the center has provided faith-based rehabilitation treatments. The center currently accommodates 30 participants, and its rehabilitation program includes personal and group devotional practices, Bible courses, psychological counseling, work therapy, sports activities, and social service. On February 25, 2023, the Kenosis Women Center was officially established to offer dedicated rehabilitation services for female drug users, accommodating up to 10 individuals at a time.

Abdul Hamediee mentioned in his speech that the Community Drug Rehabilitation Center (PPP) is an important part of the national drug rehabilitation system, providing opportunities for addicts to recover within the community and preventing them from falling into a cycle of imprisonment.
He pointed out that according to section 16 of the Drugs (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983, the PPP can offer rehabilitation and follow-up care services to drug users, serving as a crucial implementation unit of the national anti-drug policy.
Abdul Hamediee further introduced that the amendment to the Drug Addicts Act (APD) 2024, passed by the Parliament on July 18, 2024, will broaden the channels for addicts to receive treatment and rehabilitation. This reform shifts the focus from punitive imprisonment to a treatment and rehabilitation model, enhancing the significance of PPPs in the national drug rehabilitation system.
“Currently, there is only one rehabilitation center in Kuching, Sarawak (PUSPEN), which can accommodate a maximum of 300 participants, far from meeting the needs of the entire state. Therefore, we hope more PPP organizations can register and be governed by section 16 of the Act to improve the quality of rehabilitation and enhance public trust.”
He emphasized that the registration and legalization of PPPs can not only ensure service quality but also foster strategic cooperation between AADK and PPP to collectively facilitate the social reintegration of drug addicts.
Abdul Hamediee revealed that in 2023, Sarawak AADK expanded the number of Drug Rehabilitation Committees (JKPD) from 9 to 45, significantly increasing the coverage of community rehabilitation efforts. Furthermore, the Sarawak State Action Committee for Drug Eradication (MTMD) also approved special funds last year to support community rehabilitation programs and help recovering addicts successfully reintegrate into society.
In terms of vocational training, AADK is collaborating with the Sarawak Energy Company (SEB) and other skills training institutions to provide electrical skills training for rehabilitation participants. Abdul Hamediee hopes that this training will be extended to the Kenosis Drug Rehabilitation Center, allowing participants to acquire skills during recovery, creating better conditions for employment and social integration.
This visit not only enhanced the cooperation between government and private rehabilitation centers but also highlighted the crucial role of the community in drug management. The Sarawak Kenosis Drug Rehabilitation Center and Women Center will continue to deepen the community rehabilitation model, helping more addicts overcome their addiction and start anew.