The Health Ministry has issued a warning against using social media platforms, including TikTok Live, for the promotion and sale of medicines. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni stated that authorities are confronting a rise in illegal online sales, particularly of unregistered weight-loss and beauty products, on e-commerce sites like Lazada and Shopee.
He reported that engagement sessions have been conducted with these platforms to advise against allowing such advertisements. Enforcement actions under existing regulations have resulted in nearly RM120 million in compounds being collected. The ministry is intensifying its monitoring of online advertisements for medicines and cosmetics, emphasizing that these efforts aim to protect public health, not just to penalize offenders. Consumers were advised to remain vigilant when purchasing health products online.
He reported that engagement sessions have been conducted with these platforms to advise against allowing such advertisements. Enforcement actions under existing regulations have resulted in nearly RM120 million in compounds being collected. The ministry is intensifying its monitoring of online advertisements for medicines and cosmetics, emphasizing that these efforts aim to protect public health, not just to penalize offenders. Consumers were advised to remain vigilant when purchasing health products online.
