Codeine (Medication) → Malaysia

Codeine (Medication) may require documentation or declaration

Details

Codeine is a Group B Poison under Malaysia's Poisons Act 1952; prescription-only with carriage limits. Travelers may bring a 30-day personal supply with the original prescription and doctor's letter; quantities above require National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) personal-import permit issued at least 14 days before travel. Enforcement in Malaysia carries fines from MYR 500 to MYR 100,000 under Customs Act 1967 s.135 (false declaration); Sales Tax Act 2018 (ordinary personal cases are handled as civil infringements). Leaving Malaysia with codeine (medication) is a separate question — restricted: Codeine is a controlled opioid analgesic subject to personal-export limits when leaving Malaysia.

Quantity limit

Up to 30-day personal supply with valid prescription

Documentation required

• Documentation may be required

Leaving with this item

Codeine is a controlled opioid analgesic subject to personal-export limits when leaving Malaysia.

Practical advice

Carry documentation. Declare proactively at customs.

Customs authority

Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) · https://www.customs.gov.my