In a written reply, the ministry said the raids were conducted following public complaints.

“Companies or individuals found owning or selling unregistered health products will be investigated and prosecuted in court under the Sale of Drugs Act 1952,” said the ministry in response to a question from Wan Hassan Mohd Ramli (PAS-Dungun).

Wan Hassan had wanted to know if the ministry monitored the sale of medicines online as he said there were still many dangerous and unregistered products being widely advertised.

The ministry also said the division had increased monitoring and enforcement against the advertising and sale of unregistered drugs online.

“The Pharmacy Enforcement Division is also involved in international operations and activities, focusing on websites and social media sites offering dangerous drugs.”