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Medications — Malaysia

What travelers need to know about medications in Malaysia. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Medications in Malaysia: allowed only under specific conditions.

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CONDITIONAL

Prescription medications must be in original packaging with a prescription; controlled substances need a written prescription and a 30-day limit, and CBD/THC products are absolutely prohibited even with a US prescription.

Cannabis-related medications fall under severe drug penalties.

§ US State Dept — Malaysia

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