Malaysia: Sarawak to Implement Gradual Vape Ban

The Sarawak state government in Malaysia has agreed to implement a gradual ban on vape products as an urgent measure to combat the escalating trend of e-cigarette use, particularly among adolescents. The decision, endorsed by the Sarawak Cabinet, was announced by Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, the state’s Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development.

“On vaping in Sarawak, the Sarawak Cabinet has agreed to implement a gradual ban on vape products in order to curb the further spread of this issue,” Fatimah stated, highlighting that vape use has become a serious public health and social problem.

The move is prompted by alarming state statistics. According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS), Sarawak recorded the highest adolescent vape rate in Malaysia in 2022, with an estimated 39,608 users aged 13 to 17 – a sharp increase from 23,733 in 2017. Furthermore, the Sarawak State Education Department reported that 1,075 students have been found involved with vaping. Police records since 2023 also show nine cases with 15 arrests for vape liquid containing prohibited substances.

Fatimah emphasized that this phased ban is part of Sarawak’s broader, long-term commitment to combating drug and substance abuse. She highlighted the state’s existing “One Stop Committee” and community-based treatment and recovery initiatives, which provide a continuum of care from prevention to reintegration. These efforts are being intensified through integrated collaboration and family programs, reflecting a collective responsibility to build resilient, drug-free communities.

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