There is an increasing global trend towards legalizing the use of cannabis, albeit to differing extents. Canada and Uruguay have fully legalized cannabis, while New Zealand has legalized cannabis for medical use only—although a referendum will be held in 2020 on recreational marijuana use. This trend is emerging even amongst Asian countries, which generally impose tough laws on drug use. Thailand is the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize the use of cannabis for medical purposes, with Malaysia and the Philippines considering similar legislative changes. Nonetheless, the fact remains that many Asian countries remain steadfast in their stance against drugs. Generally, even trace amounts of controlled drugs are sufficient to trigger the operation of anti-drug laws, which attract severe penalties. Singapore, known for its zero-tolerance stance against drug use, classifies cannabis, cannabis resin, and its derivatives as Class A controlled drugs. Under Singapore’s Misuse of Drugs Act, the penalties for trafficking, manufacturing, importing, exporting, and possessing controlled drugs include a…