The 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.
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A 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).
Read moreA 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.
Read moreThe 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.
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