Malaysia: Sarawak to Enforce Total Ban on Vapes and E-Cigarettes
The Malaysian state of Sarawak is formulating a new law to implement an outright ban on the sale and use of all vaping devices and electronic cigarettes. State Minister for Women, Community Wellbeing, and Family Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, announced that her ministry is preparing a Cabinet paper on the matter and is consulting with the state attorney general, state secretary, and state financial officer.
Fatimah stated that a “total ban is necessary” to address the growing number of people, especially young students and teenagers aged 13 to 17, who are becoming addicted to this unhealthy habit. She highlighted that these devices are increasingly being laced with addictive substances, including drugs, posing a serious threat to public health.
“My ministry is in the process of formulating this very strict law,” she said during a briefing. The ban will be implemented in phases across Sarawak, with the ministry working closely with enforcement agencies and local councils. Fatimah described the rise in teen vaping as a “real cause of worry” and emphasized the need for clear, aggressive action to tackle the issue.
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