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Is pufferfish illegal in Malaysia?

Partly. Pufferfish is restricted in Malaysia. Health ministry says toxic pufferfish can't be sold. No specific law.

Health DG (Mar 2023): pufferfish with toxins may not be sold under Food Act 1983 s13 (general poisonous-food clause); no pufferfish-specific law - Sabah said in Jan 2025 it is still legally sold there and mulled a state ban.

Source: Health DG / NST, 2023-25

• Malaysia is one of 40 countries where pufferfish is banned, and 5 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 1 of 3 (Thailand).
• In Asia: banned in 7 of 46 countries.

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