Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 · Updated to 26 Nov 2025 · Part IV · Control of Certain Dangerous Drugs
12. Restriction on import and export of certain dangerous drugs
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Minister—
Minister
“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for medical and health services;
import into Malaysia any dangerous drug specified in
Parts III, IV and V of the First Schedule; or
export from Malaysia any dangerous drug specified in
Parts III and IV of the First Schedule.
No person shall have in his possession, custody or control any dangerous drug to which this Part applies unless he is authorized to be in possession, custody or control of such drug or is deemed to be so authorized under this Act or the regulations made thereunder.
dangerous drug
“dangerous drug” means any drug or substance which is for the time being comprised in the First Schedule;
Any person who contravenes subsection (2) of this section shall be guilty of an offence against this Act and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding *one hundred thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding **five years or to both.
Any person who is a public officer employed at any prison, rehabilitation centre, police lock-up or place of detention shall, on his conviction under subsection (3) for contravening subsection (2), be liable to whipping of not more than three strokes in addition to the punishment to which he is liable under subsection (3).