Licence revocation, business closures await offenders, warns MPKB-BRI President

Malaysians have puffed away RM15b since 2021, as compared to RM288m for e-cigs, says Anwar

For time being, ban on vape ads across state still in force, says exco

MOH's expert committee finalising detailed report on proposed ban, says Dr Dzulkefly

Selangor to align anti-smoking policy with federal govt policies

Ministry to present expert panel proposal on e-cigs to Cabinet

Move align with public health, fiscal reform, 13MP's pro-health outlook, says Anwar

Ample time given to traders to clear stocks, claims of unsold products no longer acceptable

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia will expand its “pro-health” tax regime, which currently applies only to sugar, to include tobacco, vape or e-cigarettes, and alcohol products to curb non-communicable diseases and promote healthier living.  Speaking in Parliament during...

PUTRAJAYA, July 30 — The Health Ministry (MOH) is open to reviewing the proposal to list 'etomidate' under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 following reports of its frequent abuse, said its minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KOTA BHARU, July 10 — The General Operations Force’s (GOF) Battalion 7 seized a total of 57,780 units of electronic cigarette (vape) devices in various flavours suspected of not complying with Malaysian standards in an operation in Kampung Gelang Mas, near Pasir Mas, yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has made strict enforcement and education its top priorities in tackling the rise in vape use, especially among teenagers, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, July 1 — The local authorities in Selangor are intensifying enforcement action against advertisements related to e-cigarettes or vape products across all physical media, including digital or LED billboards. This comes after the state government issued a...

By Dewi Abdul Rahman SHAH ALAM, June 29 — The Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) has ordered 126 electronic cigarette or vape business premises to remove advertisements on both physical and digital platforms. Its Deputy President Hasrolnizam Shaari said strict action would be taken,...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — A Form Two student collapsing from a school rooftop after inhaling a drug-laced vape is just one of many disturbing incidents fuelling renewed calls for the government to impose a total ban on electronic cigarettes.

PUTRAJAYA, June 5 — The Communications Ministry, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), will monitor online sales of vape and e-cigarette products following increased bans on vape use in several states and concerns over the presence of synthetic substances in these products.

BUTTERWORTH, June 5 — The Penang Customs Department seized 86,086 electronic cigarette (vape) devices and 996.5 litres of vape liquid, worth RM5.17 million including taxes, in two separate raids conducted in April.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, June 3 — Feedback from stakeholders, including vape sellers, will be considered before any vape sales ban is enforced, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the move was to ensure the eventual decision does not burden stakeholders nor sideline...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar PUTRAJAYA, May 27 — Selangor is expected to finalise its decision on the ban on e-cigarettes or vape sales next week, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari. However, the decision depends on the progress of the proposal paper to be presented by the state...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar PUTRAJAYA, May 27 — Selangor is expected to finalise its decision on the ban on e-cigarettes or vape sales next week, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari. However, the decision depends on the progress of the proposal paper to be presented by the state...