THE Health Ministry (MOH) has warned Malaysians, particularly senior citizens, against falling for unverified health claims surrounding hydrogen inhalers and hydrogen machines, stressing that the devices have not been approved by the Medical Device Authority (MDA).
The ministry said all medical devices sold or used in Malaysia must be registered with the MDA under the Medical Device Act 2012 (Act 737).
"The sale, distribution, or advertising of unregistered devices is an offence under the law and may be subject to enforcement action," the ministry said in a post on X.
The warning follows the ministry's attention to sales and promotional activities involving hydrogen inhalers, including claims about their purported health benefits.
The MOH also shared a video linked to the sale of hydrogen inhalers promoted as an alternative means of treating conditions including heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure.
The ministry urged consumers to exercise caution over such claims, particularly where marketing tactics deliberately target older people through pressure or emotional appeals.
The warning comes as health-related products marketed directly to vulnerable consumers continue to draw scrutiny, with the ministry stressing that unverified devices should not be regarded as substitutes for medically established treatment.
The public was advised to check the registration status of any medical device through the official MDA portal before making a purchase, in order to reduce the risk of fraud and potential adverse effects.
The ministry also urged consumers to report the sale of unregistered medical devices or misleading advertisements directly to the MOH or MDA for further action.
The warning reinforces the Government's broader efforts to protect consumers from medical devices that make health claims without the necessary regulatory approval or evidence to support their purported benefits. - August 21, 2026
