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Why organisations should follow AADK & SPRM’s lead in creating drug-free workplaces
AADK and SPRM are setting the standard for workplace integrity through their TEKAD partnership — proving that drug-free workplace programs aren’t just for enforcement agencies.
Why organisations should follow AADK & SPRM’s lead in creating drug-free workplaces
AADK and SPRM are setting the standard for workplace integrity through their TEKAD partnership — proving that drug-free workplace programs aren’t just for enforcement agencies.
KL’s drug problem is growing — here’s what workplaces can do
Drug seizures in Kuala Lumpur have hit RM118 million in just three months — a clear sign that drug use remains a serious concern in Malaysia. For employers, it’s a wake-up call to strengthen drug and alcohol safety at work. Here's what your workplace can do now.
KL’s drug problem is growing — here’s what workplaces can do
Drug seizures in Kuala Lumpur have hit RM118 million in just three months — a clear sign that drug use remains a serious concern in Malaysia. For employers, it’s a wake-up call to strengthen drug and alcohol safety at work. Here's what your workplace can do now.
Malaysia’s new DAC model redefines drug rehabilitation
Malaysia’s shift from detention to rehabilitation through DACs marks a new era in drug recovery. These centres focus on screening and personalised care — and Andatech Malaysia supports this mission with reliable, fast-result drug test kits designed to aid early intervention and safer outcomes.
Malaysia’s new DAC model redefines drug rehabilitation
Malaysia’s shift from detention to rehabilitation through DACs marks a new era in drug recovery. These centres focus on screening and personalised care — and Andatech Malaysia supports this mission with reliable, fast-result drug test kits designed to aid early intervention and safer outcomes.
131,609 New Drug Addicts in Malaysia – AADK’s Response
Malaysia recorded 131,609 new drug addicts last year, highlighting the urgent need for stronger prevention efforts. Discover how early intervention, workplace drug testing, and collaborative action can help create a drug-free Malaysia.
131,609 New Drug Addicts in Malaysia – AADK’s Response
Malaysia recorded 131,609 new drug addicts last year, highlighting the urgent need for stronger prevention efforts. Discover how early intervention, workplace drug testing, and collaborative action can help create a drug-free Malaysia.
What are Adulterants in Drug Test Kits?
Workplace drug testing in Malaysia faces challenges from adulterants that can manipulate results. Learn how modern test kits detect tampering to ensure accurate, reliable, and compliant testing.
What are Adulterants in Drug Test Kits?
Workplace drug testing in Malaysia faces challenges from adulterants that can manipulate results. Learn how modern test kits detect tampering to ensure accurate, reliable, and compliant testing.
The Alarming Drug Crisis Among Malaysian Fishermen
Malaysia’s fishing industry is facing a hidden crisis—rampant drug use among fishermen, with over one in three injecting drugs. This blog explores why drug use is widespread, its link to HIV, and how regular drug testing and harm reduction programs can help.
The Alarming Drug Crisis Among Malaysian Fishermen
Malaysia’s fishing industry is facing a hidden crisis—rampant drug use among fishermen, with over one in three injecting drugs. This blog explores why drug use is widespread, its link to HIV, and how regular drug testing and harm reduction programs can help.
Can Breathalyzers Be Used for Confirmatory Testing?
We dive into the topic of breathalyzers being used for confirmatory testing and how Andatech breathalysers are ideal breath testers for alcohol screening.
Can Breathalyzers Be Used for Confirmatory Testing?
We dive into the topic of breathalyzers being used for confirmatory testing and how Andatech breathalysers are ideal breath testers for alcohol screening.
Drug Test Kit Differences: Key Cups vs. Test Strips
Choosing the right drug test kit is crucial for workplaces, rehabilitation centers, and educational institutions. This blog compares key cups and test strips, highlighting their advantages, limitations, and the best options available in Malaysia.
Drug Test Kit Differences: Key Cups vs. Test Strips
Choosing the right drug test kit is crucial for workplaces, rehabilitation centers, and educational institutions. This blog compares key cups and test strips, highlighting their advantages, limitations, and the best options available in Malaysia.
703,857 drug addicts in Malaysia: Why testing kits matter
With 703,857 drug addicts recorded in Malaysia, early detection is crucial. This blog explores how workplaces, schools, and rehab centers can use drug testing kits to support recovery and ensure safety.
703,857 drug addicts in Malaysia: Why testing kits matter
With 703,857 drug addicts recorded in Malaysia, early detection is crucial. This blog explores how workplaces, schools, and rehab centers can use drug testing kits to support recovery and ensure safety.
Transport Companies Must Prioritise Drug Testing
This blog explores recent road incidents, why transport companies must enforce mandatory drug and alcohol testing, and how they can implement effective screening programs.
Transport Companies Must Prioritise Drug Testing
This blog explores recent road incidents, why transport companies must enforce mandatory drug and alcohol testing, and how they can implement effective screening programs.
How to Implement Drug & Alcohol Testing in Malaysian Workplaces
Implementing drug and alcohol testing policies in Malaysian workplaces is a positive step towards creating a safer and more productive workplaces for all to enjoy.
How to Implement Drug & Alcohol Testing in Malaysian Workplaces
Implementing drug and alcohol testing policies in Malaysian workplaces is a positive step towards creating a safer and more productive workplaces for all to enjoy.
AADK Urges Action Against Workplace Drug Abuse
Learn how AADK’s Drug-Free Workplace program (TEKAD) and reliable testing solutions can help create a safe, drug-free workplace.
AADK Urges Action Against Workplace Drug Abuse
Learn how AADK’s Drug-Free Workplace program (TEKAD) and reliable testing solutions can help create a safe, drug-free workplace.
Workplace Safety: Drug & Alcohol Testing in Malaysia
A safer Malaysian workplace is one that is free from drugs and alcohol as it can impair employees' judgement and working abilities.
Workplace Safety: Drug & Alcohol Testing in Malaysia
A safer Malaysian workplace is one that is free from drugs and alcohol as it can impair employees' judgement and working abilities.
Elevate workplace safety: Certified breathalysers and drug test kits
Workplace safety in Malaysia is of paramount importance, especially if you own or operate a safety-sensitive workplace. Here, we explore how Andatech breathalysers and drug test kits help elevate workplace safety in your organisation.
Elevate workplace safety: Certified breathalysers and drug test kits
Workplace safety in Malaysia is of paramount importance, especially if you own or operate a safety-sensitive workplace. Here, we explore how Andatech breathalysers and drug test kits help elevate workplace safety in your organisation.
Understanding Workplace Substance Abuse Policies in Malaysia
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, companies across the globe are increasingly realizing the importance of maintaining a safe, productive, and compliant workplace. Malaysia is no exception. With a growing...
Understanding Workplace Substance Abuse Policies in Malaysia
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, companies across the globe are increasingly realizing the importance of maintaining a safe, productive, and compliant workplace. Malaysia is no exception. With a growing...
Breathalyzer Calibration FAQs
Breathalyzer calibration is an important part of keeping and maintaining a breathalyser. No matter what breathalyzer you have and what technology it uses, it will require regular calibration to maintain its...
Breathalyzer Calibration FAQs
Breathalyzer calibration is an important part of keeping and maintaining a breathalyser. No matter what breathalyzer you have and what technology it uses, it will require regular calibration to maintain its...
Types of Drugs Detected by Urine Drug Tests (AADK)
Did you know that the urine drug tests are used by Malaysian authorities to detect drugs in a person's body? Other than the Royal Malaysian Police (or Polis Diraja Malaysia / PDRM), the National...
Types of Drugs Detected by Urine Drug Tests (AADK)
Did you know that the urine drug tests are used by Malaysian authorities to detect drugs in a person's body? Other than the Royal Malaysian Police (or Polis Diraja Malaysia / PDRM), the National...
What is the Drink Driving Limit in Malaysia?
We previously posted on the Potential Amendments to Drunk Driving Regulations in Malaysia back in July 2020. However, unknown to many Malaysian drivers, the potential amendments were approved and the...
What is the Drink Driving Limit in Malaysia?
We previously posted on the Potential Amendments to Drunk Driving Regulations in Malaysia back in July 2020. However, unknown to many Malaysian drivers, the potential amendments were approved and the...
How to Properly Use a Breathalyzer (Infographic)
We've received quite a number of customer service calls in Australia mentioning that breathalyzers that have been purchased from us are faulty, or are having issues reading breath samples- which...
How to Properly Use a Breathalyzer (Infographic)
We've received quite a number of customer service calls in Australia mentioning that breathalyzers that have been purchased from us are faulty, or are having issues reading breath samples- which...
Differences Between Workplace and Personal Breathalyzers
One of the most common questions we receive at Andatech is which breathalyzer should be purchased, or which is our recommended model of choice. The first thing that one may...
Differences Between Workplace and Personal Breathalyzers
One of the most common questions we receive at Andatech is which breathalyzer should be purchased, or which is our recommended model of choice. The first thing that one may...
Why Do People Fall in to Drug Usage?
Many drugs come with a crucial liability: they directly affect the mind. They can distort the user’s perception of what is happening around him or her. As a result, the...
Why Do People Fall in to Drug Usage?
Many drugs come with a crucial liability: they directly affect the mind. They can distort the user’s perception of what is happening around him or her. As a result, the...
Commonly Used Drugs in Malaysia
Drug abuse is not just a serious health problem within Malaysia, but it is also a complex one- face by many, and considered as a grave concern around the world....
Commonly Used Drugs in Malaysia
Drug abuse is not just a serious health problem within Malaysia, but it is also a complex one- face by many, and considered as a grave concern around the world....
How to Prevent Tampering/ Altering Results when Testing for Drugs and Alcohol
Many of those who perform drug testing on a daily basis know what to look out for in terms of adulteration and tampering. Sadly this information isn’t always readily available...
How to Prevent Tampering/ Altering Results when Testing for Drugs and Alcohol
Many of those who perform drug testing on a daily basis know what to look out for in terms of adulteration and tampering. Sadly this information isn’t always readily available...
The Difference Between a Fuel Cell and a Semiconductor Breathalyzer
What are the differences between a semiconductor breathalyzer and a fuel cell breathalyzer? In this blog post, we will discuss what they are, how they work, their differences, as well...
The Difference Between a Fuel Cell and a Semiconductor Breathalyzer
What are the differences between a semiconductor breathalyzer and a fuel cell breathalyzer? In this blog post, we will discuss what they are, how they work, their differences, as well...
Alcohol Consumption in Malaysia
Alcohol consumption within Malaysia has gradually increased throughout the years. According to Code Blue, almost 50% of Malaysians who consume alcohol binge drink- approximately double the amount of countries such as...
Alcohol Consumption in Malaysia
Alcohol consumption within Malaysia has gradually increased throughout the years. According to Code Blue, almost 50% of Malaysians who consume alcohol binge drink- approximately double the amount of countries such as...
DOSH, and What They Do
The DOSH (Department of Occupational Safety and Health) is a department which falls under the Ministry of Human Resources. DOSH is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of people at work, as...
DOSH, and What They Do
The DOSH (Department of Occupational Safety and Health) is a department which falls under the Ministry of Human Resources. DOSH is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of people at work, as...
Why Purchase Your Breathalyzer from Andatech?
There are many different companies selling breathalyzers out there- some reputable, and some not. Besides the reputation of companies, there is always one sure-fire way to tell if they're legitimate:...
Why Purchase Your Breathalyzer from Andatech?
There are many different companies selling breathalyzers out there- some reputable, and some not. Besides the reputation of companies, there is always one sure-fire way to tell if they're legitimate:...
Potential Amendments to Drunk Driving Regulations in Malaysia
Recently, amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 have been proposed to the House, and will be enforced if agreed upon by the cabinet, and passed within the Dewan Rakyat....
Potential Amendments to Drunk Driving Regulations in Malaysia
Recently, amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 have been proposed to the House, and will be enforced if agreed upon by the cabinet, and passed within the Dewan Rakyat....
Coronavirus and the Use of Breathalyzers
The following guidelines on breathalyser use are for those who wish to continue to perform drug and alcohol testing in the workplace. Since only a fraction of the breath sample...
Coronavirus and the Use of Breathalyzers
The following guidelines on breathalyser use are for those who wish to continue to perform drug and alcohol testing in the workplace. Since only a fraction of the breath sample...
Factors Affecting Breathalyzer Accuracy
Breathalyzers are a relatively new and innovative way to measure one’s BAC (Breath Alcohol Content), especially when it is imperative that one must know their levels immediately. There are many...
Factors Affecting Breathalyzer Accuracy
Breathalyzers are a relatively new and innovative way to measure one’s BAC (Breath Alcohol Content), especially when it is imperative that one must know their levels immediately. There are many...
How to Choose a Breathalyzer
A breathalyzer is a device that very easily, reliably and accurately detects your blood alcohol content (BAC) level. It enables you to make life-saving and sensible decisions. But with so...
How to Choose a Breathalyzer
A breathalyzer is a device that very easily, reliably and accurately detects your blood alcohol content (BAC) level. It enables you to make life-saving and sensible decisions. But with so...
Effects of Alcohol on Driving
Alcohol is a depressant drug and as such it actually slows down the activity of the central nervous system, including the brain. Therefore it’s not advised for anyone to drive...
Effects of Alcohol on Driving
Alcohol is a depressant drug and as such it actually slows down the activity of the central nervous system, including the brain. Therefore it’s not advised for anyone to drive...
Drunk Driving Penalties in Malaysia
Drunk driving is a contributor road trauma in Malaysia. No matter where you are in Malaysia, drunk driving is treated as a serious offence and any person who is found...
Drunk Driving Penalties in Malaysia
Drunk driving is a contributor road trauma in Malaysia. No matter where you are in Malaysia, drunk driving is treated as a serious offence and any person who is found...
Alcohol Testing in the Workplace
Preventing alcohol problems at work Recent research has shown that the most effective way to prevent alcohol-related problems at work is to develop and implement a workplace alcohol policy in consultation with...
Alcohol Testing in the Workplace
Preventing alcohol problems at work Recent research has shown that the most effective way to prevent alcohol-related problems at work is to develop and implement a workplace alcohol policy in consultation with...
Advantages and Disadvantages of Drug Testing in the Workplace
Drug testing in the workplace remains a controversial topic even though it’s been in existence for years now. Employees insist that drug testing violates their right to privacy, whereas employers...
Advantages and Disadvantages of Drug Testing in the Workplace
Drug testing in the workplace remains a controversial topic even though it’s been in existence for years now. Employees insist that drug testing violates their right to privacy, whereas employers...
Drug Detection Times
Drug drivers are on notice this year, with several state governments in Australia increasing roadside drug testing and toughening up measures against drug taking motorists in a bid to lower...
Drug Detection Times
Drug drivers are on notice this year, with several state governments in Australia increasing roadside drug testing and toughening up measures against drug taking motorists in a bid to lower...
How Drug Testing Kits Work
How drug testing kits work is a complicated process – there are several methods, each varying in detection times, effectiveness and reliability. We aim to discuss each drug testing method...
How Drug Testing Kits Work
How drug testing kits work is a complicated process – there are several methods, each varying in detection times, effectiveness and reliability. We aim to discuss each drug testing method...
How Does a Breathalyzer Work?
You may have heard of breathalyzers, or you may know them as alcohol breath testers, or alcohol testers, but have no idea what they are or how they work. Well this...
How Does a Breathalyzer Work?
You may have heard of breathalyzers, or you may know them as alcohol breath testers, or alcohol testers, but have no idea what they are or how they work. Well this...
How Many Standard Drinks to .05?
Anyone licensed to operate a vehicle in should know how many standard drinks it would take to reach 0.05. This seemingly innocent decimal should trigger a panic button response in drivers. After...
How Many Standard Drinks to .05?
Anyone licensed to operate a vehicle in should know how many standard drinks it would take to reach 0.05. This seemingly innocent decimal should trigger a panic button response in drivers. After...
Understanding Binge Drinking and its Effects
Binge drinking effects are not only short term – its impact on our health can last for a lifetime as well. Understanding binge drinking and what it means is ever...
Understanding Binge Drinking and its Effects
Binge drinking effects are not only short term – its impact on our health can last for a lifetime as well. Understanding binge drinking and what it means is ever...
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) Calculator
Many people always wonder how much bottles of beer or wine it would take to get to 0.05. However, someone’s blood alcohol content or BAC is determined by varying factors such as...
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) Calculator
Many people always wonder how much bottles of beer or wine it would take to get to 0.05. However, someone’s blood alcohol content or BAC is determined by varying factors such as...
Fuel Cell Breathalyzers
Andatech Breathalyzers' Fuel Cell Technology AlcoSense Breathalyzers are fitted with advanced fuel cell sensors to ensure you get the most reliable BAC readings when it matters the most. AlcoSense fuel...
Fuel Cell Breathalyzers
Andatech Breathalyzers' Fuel Cell Technology AlcoSense Breathalyzers are fitted with advanced fuel cell sensors to ensure you get the most reliable BAC readings when it matters the most. AlcoSense fuel...
Australian Standards (AS3547) – All You Need to Know
I’m sure that many of you searching online for drug and alcohol assessment tests have encountered the Australian Standards AS3547 certification, and are curious as to what it is and...
Australian Standards (AS3547) – All You Need to Know
I’m sure that many of you searching online for drug and alcohol assessment tests have encountered the Australian Standards AS3547 certification, and are curious as to what it is and...