PETALING JAYA: She sells “red pills” which ostensibly help in reducing weight. People would buy them,” said the traditional medicine practitioner based in Kelantan. She added that there is high demand for traditional medicines. But she was tight-lipped when asked whether she had received complaints about any side effects from her red pills. He said consumers should not buy traditional medicines from roadside stalls, door-to-door sellers or even some online platforms.

Source: The Star March 07, 2026 04:16 UTC