Which States Have Banned Vape Sales in Malaysia?
An overview of Malaysian states that have banned or are considering banning vape sales, despite no nationwide prohibition.
While Malaysia’s federal government regulates vaping rather than imposing a nationwide ban, several state governments have implemented or are considering their own prohibitions on the sale of vapes and electronic cigarettes. Here’s the current status by state:
- Johor:
- Action: Stopped issuing new licenses for the sale of vapes, vape liquids, and e-cigarettes.
- Effective Date: January 1, 2016.
- Kelantan:
- Action: Banned vaping products in all business premises.
- Effective Date: 2016.
- Terengganu:
- Action: Statewide ban on vape sales.
- Effective Date: August 1, 2025.
- Perlis:
- Action: Statewide ban on vapes and e-cigarettes.
- Effective Date: August 1, 2025.
- Kedah:
- Action: Will not renew licenses for vape-related businesses, aiming for a complete ban.
- Target Date for Full Ban: 2026.
- Selangor:
- Status: Deliberating a potential ban (as of May 2025).
- Penang:
- Status: Expressed openness to banning vape sales; formal discussions pending.
- Pahang:
- Status: No official ban, but the Sultan called for one in November 2024.
- States with No Announced Bans/Changes:
- Melaka
- Negeri Sembilan
- Perak
- Sabah
- Sarawak
- Federal Territories (Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Labuan)
This situation is subject to change as state governments continue to evaluate their policies on vape sales. Stay tuned as more state governments weigh in on this ongoing issue.
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