The Medical Device Authority (MDA) Malaysia has released findings from its 2024 online advertisement surveillance, revealing a worrying 65% of medical devices advertised across major e-commerce and social media platforms were not registered with MDA.
The surveillance, conducted proactively by MDA’s Monitoring Unit, covered platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Shopee, Lazada, TikTok, and GrabMart, with a clear goal: to ensure that only registered medical devices are promoted and sold online in Malaysia.
Online Advertising Breakdown: 2024 Surveillance Results
MDA’s 2024 online ad monitoring found that a majority of the medical devices advertised were unregistered, with a significant portion belonging to commonly used general wellness categories:
Note: This chart is based on MDA’s original data presentation.
Strengthened Enforcement & Stakeholder Collaboration
To curb the spread of misleading and illegal ads, MDA has been working closely with:
- Government agencies, and
- E-commerce platform operators
This collaboration ensures faster takedowns and better oversight. MDA confirms that strict enforcement actions will be taken against individuals or businesses found promoting unregistered medical devices.
Advice for Consumers
MDA urges all consumers to:
- Verify that medical devices sold online are registered with MDA.
- Avoid purchasing devices with unknown safety or regulatory status.
You can check a product’s registration status via the official MDA Search Portal.
To report unregistered device ads, use the MDA Feedback Management System (FEMES) and include detailed, accurate information.
Official Source: Pemantauan Iklan Secara dalam Talian Tahun 2024
Published by MDA on 3 June 2025
