Is Oxycodone legal in Malaysia?
- Legal status
- Oxycodone is a controlled dangerous drug under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 — a strong opioid; it can fall within s.39B trafficking (discretionary death since the 2023 reform) but is NOT covered by the named s.37(da) presumption, which lists heroin/morphine/monoacetylmorphine (≥15 g) only — the drug-specific capital threshold for oxycodone is left to confirmation.
- Consequences if caught
- Unauthorised possession or supply draws imprisonment and caning; DDA s.39B trafficking is death-eligible (now discretionary — death or 30–40 years plus at least 12 strokes). The ≥15 g presumption names heroin/morphine/MAM only — no oxycodone-specific gram presumption is established.
- If prescribed or medical
- Dispensed as a controlled dangerous drug on prescription; import authorisation is required.
- Documentation
- Carry a prescription and original packaging and obtain any required import approval for controlled medicines.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Malaysia’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
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