Poisons Act 1952 Archives

6 January 2026

FeaturesMy

Pharma MNCs Won’t Sell Drugs To Doctors Without Valid APC

The Pharmaceutical Association of Malaysia (PhAMA), representing pharma MNCs, says its member companies will not sell pharmaceutical products to doctors without a valid APC, saying the pharma industry is highly regulated for all levels of medicine use.

5 January 2026

Malaysia

Doctors Barred From Charging Fees, Procuring Drugs Without Valid APC: Galen Centre

The Galen Centre says despite MMC's "waiver", the Medical Act prohibits doctors from practising and charging fees for work done during the period without a valid APC. The Poisons Act requires medical practitioners to have a valid APC to procure medicines.

25 July 2025

Malaysia

Poisons Bill Expands Enforcement Authority To All Policemen, Anyone Appointed By Minister

The Poisons (Amendment) Bill 2025 seeks to expand enforcement authority to police officers of any rank and anyone appointed by the health minister. FPMPAM questions the inclusion of cops as "authorised officers", as poison regulations are very technical.

5 May 2025

Malaysia

Lawyers: Only KPDN Can Enforce Drug Price Display, Not MOH

Three lawyers say MOH lacks "punca kuasa" to enforce a drug price display order under Act 723. The authority bestowed on the KPDN minister under Section 3 is “non-delegable”. Inspections or issuing summonses for non-compliance lie solely within KPDN's power.

3 March 2025

Malaysia

In Landmark Ruling, Federal Court Upholds Doctors’ Right To Dispense Ivermectin

In a major blow to MOH's authority in public health, the Federal Court has ruled that doctors have the right to dispense ivermectin. The landmark ruling favours two doctors who filed suit after MOH confiscated the drug in 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic.

1 April 2024

Letter

One Year After Malaysians Were ‘Fooled’ With The Delisting Of Liquid Nicotine — Prof Dzulkifli Abdul Razak

One year after then-Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa delisted liquid nicotine, Prof Dzulkifli Abdul Razak says the tragic situation has yet to be curbed, with red herrings instead like the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act omitting GEG.

1 April 2024

Letter

Nicotine Vape Delisting: A Health Minister’s Legacy — Azrul Mohd Khalib

One year after then-Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa removed liquid nicotine from the Poisons List, with the regulations expected only in June, Azrul Mohd Khalib says the harm from that policy decision is vast. "Unfortunately, this is Dr Zaliha's legacy".

14 December 2023

Malaysia

With Dewan Negara Passage, Malaysia Gets First Tobacco And Vape Control Act

Dewan Negara approves the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023, paving the way for Malaysia's first-ever comprehensive standalone tobacco and vape control Act that regulates cigarettes, vapes, and other smoking products.

8 December 2023

Malaysia

Health In Anwar Government’s First Year: Grade D – CodeBlue Review

Health didn't improve in the Anwar govt's first year; it wasn’t even status quo, but worsened due to abhorrent policies, notably liquid nicotine delisting & forced resignations on contract doctors & pharmacists. CodeBlue marks the govt Grade D for health.

6 December 2023

Malaysia

Anti-Smoking Bill ‘Red Herring’ In Nicotine Delisting: Lawyer

Edmund Bon, representing 3 health NGOs in a judicial review against liquid nicotine delisting, tells a court hearing that Dewan Rakyat passage of the anti-smoking bill is a "red herring", saying it’s not certain to pass Senate and it's still not law today.

Tag: Poisons Act 1952

Pharma MNCs Won’t Sell Drugs To Doctors Without Valid APC

Doctors Barred From Charging Fees, Procuring Drugs Without Valid APC: Galen Centre

Poisons Bill Expands Enforcement Authority To All Policemen, Anyone Appointed By Minister

Lawyers: Only KPDN Can Enforce Drug Price Display, Not MOH

In Landmark Ruling, Federal Court Upholds Doctors’ Right To Dispense Ivermectin

One Year After Malaysians Were ‘Fooled’ With The Delisting Of Liquid Nicotine — Prof Dzulkifli Abdul Razak

Nicotine Vape Delisting: A Health Minister’s Legacy — Azrul Mohd Khalib

With Dewan Negara Passage, Malaysia Gets First Tobacco And Vape Control Act

Health In Anwar Government’s First Year: Grade D – CodeBlue Review

Anti-Smoking Bill ‘Red Herring’ In Nicotine Delisting: Lawyer

Tens Of Thousands Of Doctors Yet To Receive 2026 APC, Says MMA

APC 2026 Delay Leaves Many Doctors Unlicensed To Practise Medicine

Dzulkefly Consulting MOH’s Legal Advisor Over Alleged RM50m Bribe Offer To Zaliha

Local Shortages Drive Rich Malaysians Abroad For Illegal Organ Transplants

Overworked, Understaffed, Overwhelmed: A Data-Driven Reality For Medical Officers At HSAJB — Medical Officers