The caucus, chaired by Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, will engage health experts, researchers, industry players, NGOs and the relevant ministries.

“The caucus will be able to present a draft of recommendations for the attention of the government to ensure that patients who are depending on ketum treatment and medical cannabis will be taken care of through the national health system.

“This is also in line with the efforts to develop the ketum and medicinal cannabis industry that could benefit the healthcare industry and Malaysians,” said the caucus in a statement.

The other members of the caucus are Azalina Othman Said (Pengerang), Khalid Samad (Shah Alam), Dr Xavier Jayakumar (Kuala Langat), Darell Leiking (Penampang), Dr Kelvin Yii (Bandar Kuching), Dr Azman Ismail (Kuala Kedah), Lukanisman Awang Sauni (Sibuti) and Ahmad Fadhli Shaari (Pasir Mas).