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Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB)

Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA)

The Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA) is the main legislation for drug offences.

Last updated 20 November 2025

The MDA provides for the enforcement powers of the Central Narcotics Bureau and the penalties for various drug offences, including trafficking, manufacturing, importation or exportation, possession and consumption of controlled drugs. The MDA also empowers the Director of CNB to commit a drug abuser for treatment and rehabilitation in a drug rehabilitation centre.

Access the MDA at Singapore Statues Online.

Advisory

Consumption of controlled drugs outside Singapore

  • It is an offence for citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents to consume drugs in Singapore and overseas.

  • Consumption of a controlled drug (e.g. ‘Ice’, heroin, and cannabis) is an offence and a person will face imprisonment of a minimum of 1 year and up to 10 years, or a fine not exceeding S$20,000, or both.

Infographic of Consumption of controlled drugs outside Singapore.