In a written parliamentary reply in March 2025, the Health Ministry said parties with sufficient scientific evidence could submit cannabis-based products for registration with the Drug Control Authority. The ministry announced no approved product and did not change the ban on recreational use. Its published advice records that no cannabis medicine is registered; Sativex was registered in 2014 and cancelled in 2017.[1][2]
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References
- The Star — Health Ministry opens door for cannabis-based products in medical treatment (4 March 2025)Written parliamentary reply dated 3 March 2025.
- Malaysia Ministry of Health — Frequently asked questions on cannabisNo registered cannabis product; Sativex registered 2014 and cancelled 2017.
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