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.
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The Perak state government expects to review a complete working paper on banning the sale of electronic cigarettes (vapes) at its State Executive Council meeting early next month. State Health Committee chairman A. Sivanesan stated that the proposed move will focus on restricting local authorities from issuing new vape sales licenses.
Read moreThe Malaysian Ministry of Health is finalizing a detailed report on a proposed ban of e-cigarettes and vapes, which will be presented to the Cabinet, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad has confirmed. He stated that the government’s direction is clearly towards a ban, emphasizing, “It is no longer a question of if we ban, but when we ban.”
Read moreAnti-tobacco advocates and even vape industry groups in Malaysia are calling for a well-coordinated, multi-agency effort to effectively crack down on the open online sale of vapes and e-liquids. This unified demand comes as these products continue to be easily accessible online, despite prohibitions under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act (Act 852).
Read moreThe Malaysian Health Ministry is committed to a ban on electronic cigarettes or vapes and will present an expert committee’s recommendation to the Cabinet once a comprehensive study is complete, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad has confirmed. “We are committed to this (vape ban); it is no longer a matter of ‘if’,” he stated firmly.
Read moreBusiness premises owners in Penang, Malaysia, have been given until September 30th to comply with the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852) before full enforcement begins. State Youth, Sports, and Health Executive Councilor, Daniel Gooi Zi Sen, stated that monitoring and inspections have revealed that many premises have not yet met the new requirements.
Read moreThe Malaysian government is considering a proposal to increase the tobacco tax, which has not been raised since September 2014, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed. Anwar, who is also the finance minister, stated that the proposal aligns with the government’s commitment to public health and fiscal reform.
Read moreThe Negeri Sembilan state government fully supports a ban on the sale and use of vapes but is awaiting clear and firm federal regulations before enforcing it, according to Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun. He emphasized that without specific laws, any prohibition would be ineffective, as sales and usage could continue unchecked.
Read moreA recent announcement under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to potentially expand pro-health taxes to include vape products has sparked confusion and concern among anti-smoking advocates. They are now demanding clarity from the government on whether its ultimate goal is to regulate and tax vapes or to implement a complete ban on their sale and use.
Read moreMalaysia will expand its “pro-health tax” to include all tobacco and vape products, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced. The tax, previously only imposed on sugary beverages, is being extended as part of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).
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