Codeine (Medication) 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Codeine (Medication) may require documentation or declaration
Can I bring Codeine (Medication) into Malaysia?
Codeine (Medication) may require documentation or declaration
Up to 30-day personal supply with valid prescription
- Documentation may be required
Required at the destination customs authority
Full 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.
PENALTIES
- Fine: 500–100000 MYR
- Civil penalty only
Active — Customs actively enforces this rule.
Leaving Malaysia with codeine (medication)
Codeine-containing medications are controlled substances under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 framework. Personal-use quantities accompanied by the prescription and pharmacist dispensing label are generally permitted for export. Codeine-combination cough and cold products may be over-the-counter in some jurisdictions but still controlled for cross-border movement above threshold quantities. Personal export above the standard personal-use limit requires a Pharmaceutical Services Programme (MoH Malaysia) authorisation.
Carry documentation. Declare proactively at customs.
Up to 30-day personal supply with valid prescription
- Documentation may be required
This page covers destination customs rules in Malaysia. Whether you can carry codeine (medication) through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.
Related rules
Codeine (Medication) rules in other countries
Codeine (Medication)
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Controlled narcotic. Must declare and carry a valid prescription and Ministry of Health permit.
Codeine (Medication)
🇯🇵 Japan
Requires a Yakkan Shoumei import certificate for quantities exceeding one month's supply.
Codeine (Medication)
🇸🇬 Singapore
Controlled drug. Requires prior authorisation from HSA for amounts exceeding 3 days' supply.
Codeine (Medication)
🇦🇺 Australia
Prescription required since 2018
Codeine (Medication)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Prescription-only since 2021 reclassification
Codeine (Medication)
🇩🇪 Germany
BtM prescription required