Can you bring medication to Malaysia?

• Controlled medication

  depends on specifics

  Prescription medicines containing dangerous drugs (e.g. cannabis- or narcotic-based medication liable to abuse or dependence) must be declared at the border on arrival. Medicines controlled under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and the Poisons (Psychotropic Substances) Regulations 1989 need a valid prescription or a doctor's letter, written in English or with a translation, stating the medicine, dosage and quantity. The same one-month personal-use quantity cap applies.

  The MOH guide points to the First Schedule of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and the Third Schedule of the Poisons Act 1952 for which substances are covered — this pass did not check each named drug (e.g. specific ADHD stimulants or benzodiazepines) against those schedules, so confirm a specific product with the MOH Pharmaceutical Services Programme (pelesenanbpf@moh.gov.my, +603-7841 3200/3320) before travel. The Customs Department separately states prescription drugs can only be imported subject to licences/permits from the Ministry of Health, and drug trafficking carries a mandatory death penalty.

  Also covers: controlled substance, narcotic medication, psychotropic medication, adderall, amphetamine, vyvanse, ritalin, methylphenidate, xanax, alprazolam, valium, diazepam, klonopin, codeine

  Checked 2026-09-21 — Source: Ministry of Health Malaysia, Pharmaceutical Services Programme — Traveller's Guide: Bringing Medication into Malaysia

• Prescription medication

  allowed, within limits

  Medicines (including vitamins and supplements) for your own use or an immediate family member travelling with you: not more than the quantity reasonably needed for one (1) month's use by one person, judged from the dosage on the label. Keep the dispensing label and original packaging intact.

  Only products registered with the Drug Control Authority may be imported commercially; the personal-use allowance is a separate traveller exception under the Poisons Act 1952, Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984. If you will be in Malaysia over a month you are told to get prescriptions from a registered Malaysian doctor. Do not bring medicines for anyone other than yourself or an immediate family member travelling with you.

  Also covers: medication, prescription medicine, medicine, otc medicine, vitamins, supplements

  Checked 2026-09-21 — Source: Ministry of Health Malaysia, Pharmaceutical Services Programme — Traveller's Guide: Bringing Medication into Malaysia

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