ArticleNews reportPHN-05592026-11-02 03:30 CT

Dzulkefly: 19 Health Ministry raids uncovered illegal sales of retatrutide, Ozempic worth RM405,170

Source · NST Online

TLDR

Malaysia’s Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said 19 Health Ministry raids uncovered illegal retatrutide and Ozempic sales, with seizures worth RM405,170. The ministry said retatrutide was unregistered in Malaysia, while the Ozempic seizures involved sales without authorisation.

01—Key points

01Dzulkefly reported 697 retatrutide units worth RM341,000 seized in 12 raids, and 62 Ozempic units worth RM64,170 in seven raids.
02The ministry said in August that retatrutide was undergoing Phase 3 trials and had no marketing approval from any regulator worldwide.
03Dzulkefly said enforcement includes online monitoring, advertisement removal, complaint investigations and raids.

Why it matters Editorial

The report highlights Malaysian enforcement against unregistered retatrutide and unauthorised semaglutide sales, including oversight of online advertising.

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