Vape Traders in Malaysian Terengganu Protest Ban, Seek Delay

Group Argues Grace Period Too Short, Questions State Authority

Vape traders in Terengganu are urging the state government to postpone the impending ban on the sale of e-cigarettes and vape products, scheduled to take effect on August 1st. Represented by the Terengganu branch of the Malay Vape Traders Association, they argue the ban will cause significant financial hardship and that the provided three-month grace period is inadequate.

Association president Kamaruzaman Mahmud stated the ban could lead to monthly losses of RM5 million for their 169 members. He emphasized that three months is insufficient time for traders to clear existing stock and transition to alternative businesses. Kamaruzaman also claimed the decision was made without consulting the affected business community.

• Read more: Malaysian Terengganu Bans Vape Sales from August 1st

The traders further questioned the state government’s authority to implement the ban, contrasting it with the federal Public Health Smoking Products Control Act 2024, which focuses on regulation rather than outright prohibition. “Banning the sale of vapes is not the best method to prevent schoolchildren from using it,” Kamaruzaman argued, suggesting strict regulation aligned with federal guidelines would be more practical.

This protest comes as other states, like Kedah, consider following Terengganu’s lead, while the federal Health Minister has affirmed that licensing and sales policies fall under state and local authority purview. The Terengganu traders held a protest gathering in Kuala Terengganu to voice their concerns.

• News source: Vape dealers fear RM5mil losses, urge Terengganu to postpone ban

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