PUNCAK ALAM: The Health Ministry will take action and request e-commerce platforms, especially Shopee Malaysia, to de-list products that don't comply with regulations.

Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad today said the ministry would request platforms to ban sellers who repeatedly didn't comply with regulations, he said.

These included regulations by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Division (NPRA), Medical Device Authority (MDA) and Pharmacy Enforcement Branch, he added.

"Shopee Malaysia must take responsibility and ensure that everything that is sold online, including cosmetics, medicine and medical devices, fulfil the NPRA's and the MDA's regulations.

"There are supplements and herbal medicine that are sold on Shopee, but they shouldn't be sold.

"If there are products that are disputed, our enforcement officers will ask Shopee to de-list them," he said at the 'Pek Kasih Mama' launching ceremony.

He added the ministry disseminated information on products that contained poison, especially cosmetics.

On the Pek Kasih Mama campaign, the Health Ministry, in collaboration with Shopee Malaysia, distributed 300 packs of essential items for mothers and children.

Another 700 packs will be distributed nationwide through the Madani Afiat programme.

The pack contains diapers, bathing products, towels breastfeeding necessities and skincare products for mothers.

The mothers who received the products would also be a part of the Shopee Mum's Club, a community that allows mothers to access information from experts on Shopee Live sessions, featuring baby and childcare experts from the ministry.

Dr Dzulkefly said the platform would share information with mothers about avoiding obesity and stunting.

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