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RM5.2mil worth of unregistered traditional medicine seized in Penang
RM5.2mil worth of unregistered traditional medicine seized in Penang

The Star

time23-07-2025

  • The Star

RM5.2mil worth of unregistered traditional medicine seized in Penang

KEPALA BATAS: Thousands of bottles of unregistered traditional medicine products and hundreds of packages of raw materials worth a total of RM5.2mil said to contain scheduled poisons have been seized. The raid by the health authorities and the police on six premises also saw two units of manufactu­ring machinery being seized. Conducted on July 15, it was headed by the Penang Health Department's Pharmacy Enforce­ment Branch, in collaboration with the police and the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM). Among the products confisca­ted were over 71,000 bottles of unregistered traditional medicine products and more than 500 packages of raw materials suspected to contain scheduled poisons. 'This operation shows the Health Ministry's firm com­mit­ment to addressing public ­com­plaints and curbing the sale of unregistered products and items that are adulterated with harmful substances,' the Penang Health ­Dep­artment said in a state­­ment yesterday. The Health Ministry also remin­ded the public to exercise caution and avoid being misled by online advertisements or testimonials on websites, social media or e-commerce platforms that make exaggerated medical claims. Under the law, a person can be fined up to RM50,000 or given a jail term not exceeding five years – or both, if found to be in possession of scheduled poisons for sale without a valid licence, said the ministry. Meanwhile, selling unregister­ed health products or non-notified cosmetics contravenes the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984, punishable under the Sale of Drugs Act 1952, it added. 'Offenders may face a fine of up to RM25,000 or a jail sentence not exceeding three years for the first offence, and up to RM50,000 or five years' imprisonment for subsequent offences, while companies found guilty may be fined up to RM100,000. Consumers can verify the registration status of medicines or cosmetic notification through the National Pharmaceutical Regula­tory Agency (NPRA) website at or by contacting NPRA directly at 03-7883 5400. The ministry said it will conti­nue to combat the illegal distribution and sale of medicines through its 'Say No to Illegal Medicines' campaign, an initiative launched by the Pharmacy Enforcement Division in 2024. The public, it said, can report any suspicious medicines or cosmetics via the Public Agency Complaint Management System (SisPAA) at contact any nearby Pharmacy Enforcement Branch or call 03-7841 3200 for further action.

GOF seize over RM600,000 worth of smuggled cosmetics, medicine
GOF seize over RM600,000 worth of smuggled cosmetics, medicine

New Straits Times

time22-07-2025

  • New Straits Times

GOF seize over RM600,000 worth of smuggled cosmetics, medicine

PADANG BESAR: The General Operations Force (GOF) seized over RM600,000 worth of unregistered cosmetics and pharmaceutical products believed to have been smuggled from Thailand, during a roadblock operation at Km 27 here yesterday. Two local men, both aged 41, were arrested after officers found them driving two lorries loaded with the contraband in suspicious circumstances. GOF Northern Brigade Commander Senior Assistant Commissioner Shahrum Hashim said the lorries were stopped for inspection before officers discovered the illicit cargo. "A total of 680 boxes of cosmetic products and 76 boxes of various unregistered medicines and supplements, all without approval from the Health Ministry, were found in the lorries. "The total value of the seized items is estimated at RM607,150. Both lorries used to transport the goods were also confiscated," he said in a statement today. Shahrum said all seized items were handed over to the state Health Department for further action. "The case is being investigated under Regulation 7(1)(a) of the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984. "If convicted, the offenders may face a fine of up to RM100,000, imprisonment for up to five years, or both," he said. He added that GOF remains committed to strengthening border security and urged the public to report any smuggling activities.

RM5.2m unregistered traditional products seized in Penang raid
RM5.2m unregistered traditional products seized in Penang raid

The Sun

time22-07-2025

  • Health
  • The Sun

RM5.2m unregistered traditional products seized in Penang raid

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Health Department seized RM5.2 million worth of unregistered traditional health products suspected to contain scheduled poisons during a special operation in Kepala Batas on July 15. State Health director Datuk Dr Fazilah Shaik Allaudin confirmed the raid targeted six business premises selling illegal items. 'A total of 71,000 bottles of unregistered traditional products, over 500 packets of raw materials suspected to contain scheduled poison, and two processing machines were seized,' she said. The operation was conducted with the police and Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM), reinforcing the Ministry of Health's (MOH) crackdown on unregistered and adulterated products. Dr Fazilah warned consumers against misleading health claims on social media and e-commerce platforms. 'Possessing scheduled poison for sale without a valid licence violates the Poisons Act 1952, while selling unregistered products breaches the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984,' she added. Consumers can check product legitimacy via the NPRA website ( or contact the agency at 03-7883 5400. The MOH continues its 'Tolak Ubat Tidak Sah' (TOBaTS) campaign to combat illegal medicines. Reports can be made via SisPAA ( or by calling 03-7841 3200. - Bernama

RM5.2m worth of unregistered traditional medicines, raw materials seized in Penang
RM5.2m worth of unregistered traditional medicines, raw materials seized in Penang

New Straits Times

time22-07-2025

  • Health
  • New Straits Times

RM5.2m worth of unregistered traditional medicines, raw materials seized in Penang

GEORGE TOWN: The state Health Department, through the Pharmaceutical Enforcement Branch, in collaboration with the police and the Companies Commission of Malaysia Penang, conducted a special operation last Tuesday targeting unregistered traditional products suspected pf containing scheduled poisons. The operation involved raids on six premises around Kepala Batas, resulting in the seizure of 71,000 bottles of unregistered traditional products, over 500 packets of raw materials suspected of containing scheduled poisons and two machinery units. State Health director Datuk Dr Fazilah Shaik Allaudin said the total value of the seizure was estimated at RM5.2 million. "The operation underscores the Health Ministry's commitment to addressing public complaints and combating the sale of unregistered products, including those adulterated with poisons. "Consumers are advised to exercise caution and not be easily influenced by advertisements or testimonials on websites, social media platforms and e-commerce applications that make unreasonable medical claims," she said today. Dr Fazilah said the possession of scheduled poisons for sale without a valid poison licence was an offence under the Poisons Act 1952, which carries a maximum fine of RM50,000 or imprisonment up to five years, or both. She said selling unregistered products and cosmetics violated the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984 and was punishable under the Sale of Drugs Act 1952. First-time offenders face a fine of up to RM25,000, imprisonment for up to three years, or both. For subsequent offences, the penalty increases to a fine of up to RM50,000, imprisonment for up to five years, or both. Companies committing the same offence may be fined up to RM50,000 for the first offence and up to RM100,000 for subsequent offences. Dr Fazilah said members of the public could verify the registration status of medicines or cosmetics by visiting the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) website at under the "Product Status" section or by contacting the NPRA Regulatory Pharmacy Division at 03-7883 5400. "The Health Ministry remains committed to tackling the illegal supply and sale of medicines in the country. "The campaign 'Reject Illegal Medicines' or 'TOBaTS' is a new initiative by the Pharmaceutical Enforcement Division, introduced last year to combat the illegal supply and sale of medicines in Malaysia," she added. More information on the TOBaTS campaign is available at any nearby Pharmaceutical Enforcement Branch or by calling 03-7841 3200. This will enable appropriate action to be taken against the sale of illegal products in the market.

RM2.5mil worth of unregistered traditional medicines, raw materials seized in Penang
RM2.5mil worth of unregistered traditional medicines, raw materials seized in Penang

The Star

time22-07-2025

  • The Star

RM2.5mil worth of unregistered traditional medicines, raw materials seized in Penang

KEPALA BATAS: Health authorities and the police have seized unregistered traditional medicines and raw materials worth RM5.2mil in a major enforcement operation targeting illegal health products in Kepala Batas, Penang. The raid, conducted on July 15, was headed by the Penang Health Department's Pharmacy Enforcement Branch, in collaboration with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM). Six premises were raided during the special operation. Authorities confiscated over 71,000 bottles of unregistered traditional medicine products, more than 500 packages of raw materials suspected to contain scheduled poisons, and two units of manufacturing machinery. 'This operation underscores the Health Ministry's firm commitment to addressing public complaints and curbing the sale of unregistered products and items adulterated with harmful substances,' the Penang Health Department said in a statement Tuesday (July 22). The Health Ministry has reminded the public to exercise caution and avoid being misled by online advertisements or testimonials on websites, social media, or e-commerce platforms that make exaggerated medical claims. "Possessing scheduled poisons for sale without a valid licence is an offence under the Poisons Act 1952, punishable by a fine of up to RM50,000 or a jail term not exceeding five years—or both," it said. Selling unregistered health products or non-notified cosmetics contravenes the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984, punishable under the Sale of Drugs Act 1952. "Offenders may face a fine of up to RM25,000 or a jail sentence not exceeding three years for the first offence, and up to RM50,000 or five years' imprisonment for subsequent offences with companies found guilty may be fined up to RM100,000. Consumers can verify the registration status of medicines or cosmetic notification through the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) website at or by contacting NPRA directly at 03-7883 5400. The Ministry said it will continue to combat the illegal distribution and sale of medicines through its 'TOBaTS' campaign ('Say No to Illegal Medicines'), an initiative launched by the Pharmacy Enforcement Division in 2024. More information on the campaign can be found at The public is also encouraged to report any suspicious medicines or cosmetics via the Public Agency Complaint Management System (SisPAA) at contact any nearby Pharmacy Enforcement Branch, or call 03-7841 3200 for further action.

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