Health DG: Over RM2.2mil in unapproved Covid-19 meds, products seized in Interpol-led crackdown, 2,600 websites flagged in M'sia


PETALING JAYA: A total of 2, 600 websites were found to be selling pharmaceutical products illegally, while 9, 115 units of unregistered pharmaceutical products in 167 postal parcels were confiscated during Operation Pangea XIV last month, says Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

The Health director-general said Operation Pangea is a global effort coordinated by Interpol which focuses on websites and social media accounts offering dangerous drugs and medical devices.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Army corporal arrested over alleged assault on seven personnel
Loke visits family of motorcyclist killed in Klang accident
Teenager drowns at Gunung Ledang waterfall
Long recovery expected from Middle East conflict, Malaysia still resilient, says Anwar
Zara Qairina inquest: Mother says trauma delayed account of child witness
Global energy crisis: Selangor to hold special meeting on Friday, says MB
Spreading fake news during crisis is a betrayal of the nation, says Anwar
Public sector, GLCs to WFH from April 15, says Anwar
Chinese nationals nabbed for using fake Mexican passport, three others detained
Govt to re-table Bill on AG-PP, Prime Minister's tenure limit, says Azalina

Others Also Read