Malaysia Raids Illegal Clinics

The Malaysian Medical Association has expressed deep concern over the discovery of illegal clinics in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where foreign nationals allegedly posed as doctors and dispensed controlled medicines without proper qualifications. Thirunavukarasu Rajoo, president of the Malaysian Medical Association, highlighted serious risks to patient safety and regulatory oversight, urging authorities to intensify surveillance and enforcement. The Malaysia — Immigration Department of Malaysia recently raided nine such clinics, detaining 18 men (17 Bangladeshis and one Myanmar national) for immigration offenses. The Malaysia — Ministry of Health (Malaysia) is also investigating offenses under the Sale of Drugs Act 1952, as controlled medicines believed to be smuggled from Bangladesh were seized. The recurrence of these clinics despite previous raids indicates a need for more sustained and robust enforcement measures, especially in areas with high concentrations of migrant workers who are often targeted.