Under Malaysian laws, use of drugs in animals comes under different jurisdictions depending on the type of drugs. If one suspects that a non-veterinary surgeon/bogus veterinarian/unauthorized person is distributing illegal or controlled medicines, please refer to the following, otherwise contact
the Secretary who will lead you to the correct channel of complaint.

The veterinary surgeon is reminded to keep up-to-date with current legislation in particular to the amendments to the primary legislation (Acts) or the subsidiary legislation (regulations, orders, and schedules). When in doubt write in to the following regulatory authorities for classification.

The veterinary surgeon is reminded of the obligation under the Guide to Professional Conduct and Ethics on the prescription, dispensing, supply, administration and advice/directions of use on the use of vaccines and drugs. Where required by law, prescription shall be issued by the prescribing veterinary surgeon i.e. Poisons Act for Group B poisons and supply controlled by veterinary surgeons i.e. vaccines (Animal Act) when providing services for their clients for animal treatment. Veterinary surgeons must exercise case in informing clients where appropriate on use of prohibited substances, misuse of drugs as well as the consequences for animal performance or drug residue in food derived from animal origin as a consequence of animal treatment.