A coalition of Malaysian vape associations, including the Malaysian Vape Chamber of Commerce (MVCC) and the Malaysia Retail Electronic Cigarette Association (MRECA), has strongly opposed the government’s consideration of a nationwide ban on vape sales. They argue that such a move would be a flawed policy, harming adult consumers and legitimate businesses while inadvertently strengthening the unregulated black market.
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The Malaysian Ministry of Health is considering a total ban on the sale and use of vapes and electronic cigarettes, according to Health Minister Dzukelfy Ahmad. Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat, he stated that any such move would require careful planning, coordination with key agencies, and a thorough study of its potential impacts.
Read moreThe Melaka state health department is preparing a proposal to ban the manufacturing and sale of e-cigarettes (vapes) within the state. According to State Health, Human Resources, and Unity Committee Chairman Ngwe Hee Sem, the proposal will be presented to the state executive council for a final decision later this year.
Read moreThe Malaysian state of Sarawak is considering a ban on the sale of all vape products due to growing concerns over their link to drug abuse. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah stated the proposal has received unanimous support at recent Drug Eradication Action Council meetings.
Read moreA proposal to implement a complete ban on the sale and use of vapes (electronic cigarettes) in Malaysia was a key topic of discussion at the 269th Conference of Rulers meeting held at Istana Negara. The potential prohibition was formally noted by the country’s royal leaders, signaling that the issue has reached the highest levels of national deliberation.
Read moreMalaysia has fundamentally reshaped its vaping landscape with the enforcement of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852). As of October 1, 2024, strict new rules govern sales, packaging, and public use. Crucially, by October 1, 2025, all vape products must be registered with the Ministry of Health (MOH), and nicotine content will be capped at 20mg/ml. Unregistered products will be banned from the market.
Read moreThe Perak state government is targeting October to enforce a statewide ban on the sale of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and vapes. A. Sivanesan, chairman of the state’s human resources and health committee, announced that a working paper on the matter is currently being drafted by the state health department.
Read moreAn overview of Malaysian states that have banned or are considering banning vape sales, despite no nationwide prohibition.
Read morePahang has become the latest Malaysian state to prohibit the sale and use of electronic cigarettes (vapes), with the ban taking immediate effect. The decision follows a fatwa issued by the Pahang Mufti’s Department prohibiting vape use, which was formally conveyed to the State Legal Adviser’s Office in March.
Read moreThe Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH) is currently in the evaluation phase for smoking product registrations, including for vape products, submitted under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852). Dr. Hairul Nizam Abd Hamid, senior principal assistant director at the MOH’s disease control division, stated that the registration window, open from October 2024 to April 2025, has closed, with approvals anticipated by October 1, 2025.
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