Rented house used as ketum juice 'lab' raided in Pasir Mas

Malaysian authorities have busted a clandestine operation where a rented house in Gual Periok, Pasir Mas, was used as a "laboratory" for processing and selling ketum juice. The raid, conducted late at night, resulted in the seizure of 100 liters of the illicit beverage and related processing equipment, with an estimated value of RM5,430.

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The cunning tactic of a man using a rented house as a 'laboratory' to process and sell ketum juice since last year in Gual Periok here was exposed after being raided by the General Operations Force (PGA) yesterday.

Senior Assistant Commissioner Ahmad Radzi Hussain of the Southeast Brigade of the General Operations Force (PGA) reported that the 40-year-old suspect was apprehended at the scene. A subsequent search of the premises revealed 100 packets of ketum juice stored in a deep freezer. Preliminary investigations indicate the suspect began this operation in early 2025, purchasing ketum leaves from an individual known as "Man."

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The raid at 11:30 p.m. led to the seizure of 100 liters of ketum juice and processing equipment estimated to be worth RM5,430.

The suspect would cook the leaves in two pots to produce approximately 200 packets of ketum juice, selling each packet for RM10. While the suspect used the rented house for processing, he reportedly resided with his in-laws in Kampung Repek. The case is being investigated under Section 30(3) of the Poisons Act 1952 and Section 15(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. Further testing revealed the suspect tested positive for methamphetamine.

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Ketum leaves bought from an individual known as Man and cooked using two pots to produce about 200 packets of ketum juice.