I think asbestos until now is still not totally banned in Malaysia.

https://www.dosh.gov.my/index.php/chemical-...ment-v/asbestos

Most common is white asbestos or Chrysotile.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23885771/

Well, if the asbestos product is intact and in good condition, it is not dangerous. The danger is when cutting asbestos ceiling that the dust from it may get inhaled. Right now DOSH has procedure on how to manage it safely in factory.

Your textured ceiling might or night not contain asbestos. Some even mix of fiber and asbestos. Just assume it contains asbestos. For me, if the ceiling is fixed and painted, it is still safe.

Yes, plaster ceiling is annoying. If small leak in roof even dripping water makes a hole in it. I don't like it because of fragility. I'd prefer put plywood