The Malaysian Ministry of Health (KKM) has agreed to raise taxes and set a higher floor price for all vape products, mirroring measures used for traditional cigarettes, in an effort to curb their use, especially among youth. Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni confirmed in the Dewan Rakyat that the ministry had previously proposed increasing the excise duty on vape products tenfold, from 40 sen to RM4 per milliliter, and will re-propose this to the Ministry of Finance.
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Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies has begun the legislative process for a comprehensive presidential initiative aimed at reforming the General Health Law, with a central component being the total prohibition of electronic cigarettes, vapes, and similar devices. The proposal was formally turned over to an internal commission for analysis on Tuesday, September 30th, marking the start of its legislative review.
Read moreSingapore has launched an intensified enforcement blitz against vaping on its public transport network, resulting in more than 60 individuals being caught for possessing or using e-vaporizers in the past six weeks. The initiative, which began in August 2025, is part of a broader nationwide crackdown on vaping, which Prime Minister Wong recently stated would be treated as a drug issue.
Read moreA legislative proposal circulating in the Argentine Congress could fundamentally reshape the country’s nicotine market by banning the commercial sale of all vaping products and e-liquids by 2026. The draft law, driven by public health concerns and the precautionary principle, aims to eliminate the retail availability of e-cigarettes, with very limited exceptions for sanctioned medical or research purposes. If passed in its current form, the bill will introduce significant changes for consumers, retailers, and importers through strict penalties and enhanced enforcement.
Read moreThe Mexican federal executive has sent a legislative initiative to the Chamber of Deputies proposing severe penalties, including up to eight years in prison, for anyone who manufactures, distributes, or sells electronic cigarettes, vapes, and similar devices in the country. This move aims to enforce a constitutional reform from December 2024 that prohibits these products.
Read moreThe Malaysian government is planning a phased nationwide ban on all vaping products, aiming to begin implementation as early as mid-2026, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad has announced. “The question is no longer if we ban vaping, but when,” he stated at a press conference.
Read moreCities across Orange County, California, are escalating efforts to limit where people can smoke or vape, introducing new restrictions on public use and the sale of tobacco products. This wave of local ordinances aims to reduce public exposure to smoke and aerosol and curb the proliferation of smoke shops.
Read moreTwo major Kenyan trade associations, the Bars, Hotels and Liquor Traders Association of Kenya (BAHLITA) and the Retail Traders Association of Kenya (Retrak), have submitted a joint petition to the Senate, urging it to immediately halt the debate on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024. They argue that the bill, which proposes significantly stricter rules for nicotine products, has been rushed forward without the required public participation and meaningful consultation with key stakeholders.
Read moreThe Sea Bright Borough Council has adopted a new ordinance prohibiting the operation of tobacco establishments, vape shops, and the sale of THC products within the town’s boundaries. The measure, which took effect immediately upon its adoption on August 19th, aims to promote public health and safety by restricting businesses primarily associated with tobacco and vaping.
Read moreFollowing the implementation of new restrictions on September 1st that effectively ban the sale of most vaping products in Wisconsin, a survey of readers reveals overwhelming opposition to the law. The new regulation, which creates a state-managed directory, prohibits the sale of any vape products that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). While state officials champion the law as a “measured approach” to protect children from harmful products, the vast majority of respondents to an unscientific survey expressed frustration, with many former smokers fearing the policy will drive them back to more dangerous combustible cigarettes.
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