Move Follows Johor & Kelantan Bans; Selangor Considers Similar Action
The Malaysian state of Terengganu will enforce a complete ban on the sale of vape products effective August 1, 2025, joining other states in taking a hard stance against e-cigarettes. The decision, aimed at curbing negative health impacts, particularly among youth, was confirmed by State Committee Chairman Datuk Wan Sukairi Wan Abdullah.
Read moreState Never Issued Vape Licenses, Ban Effective Since 2016
The Kelantan state government in Malaysia continues to enforce a strict ban on the sale of vape products, a policy that has been in effect since January 1, 2016. Recent statements from state officials confirm this long-standing position and highlight ongoing enforcement efforts.
Read morePublic health experts in Malaysia are arguing for stricter, risk-proportionate controls on vape products rather than pursuing an outright ban, suggesting a more nuanced approach is needed to address the complexities of vaping.
Read moreThe Selangor state government in Malaysia is set to hold a comprehensive meeting to review the possibility of banning the sale of electronic cigarettes (vapes) within the state. This follows a recommendation from the Deputy Inspector-General of Police and recent moves by other Malaysian states.
Read moreAccording to Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, state governments in Malaysia have the authority to ban the sale of vape or e-cigarettes through local councils. He explained that states are empowered by local regulations to control the sale of such devices within their jurisdictions.
Read moreA year has passed since Kazakhstan enacted a sweeping ban on the sale, manufacture, and distribution of electronic cigarettes and vaping devices on April 19, 2024. The legislation, which carries penalties ranging from fines and arrests to imprisonment and property confiscation for large-scale trafficking, aimed to curb the growing popularity of vaping, particularly among minors. However, as a “Kursiv” correspondent discovered, the ban has given rise to a thriving black market that operates under principles akin to drug trafficking, making it relatively easy to purchase these prohibited products.
Read moreThe Russian government has once again declined to support a bill that would prohibit the sale of vapes and e-liquids in the country. The proposed legislation aimed to introduce a nationwide ban on the wholesale and retail trade of nicotine or its derivatives, including nicotine salts, as well as specialized e-liquids and devices for their consumption.
Read moreMexico’s recent ban on vapes and electronic cigarettes faces significant public disapproval. A study from El Colegio de México reveals that an overwhelming nine out of ten people believe the prohibition is failing. Data supports this sentiment, showing the ban correlates with increased illegal vape sales and rising nicotine consumption, particularly among young people.
Read morePoland’s President Andrzej Duda signed an amendment to the country’s Tobacco Act on April 01/2025, prohibiting the sale of flavored heated tobacco products. The new regulations will come into force this April, giving manufacturers and retailers nine months to adapt to the changes.
Read moreAs several bills aimed at significantly complicating the sale of electronic cigarettes in Russia are being discussed in the federal government and the State Duma (SD), industry experts warn that overly restrictive measures could drive the market underground, leading to illegal sales via messaging apps, the internet, or even from cardboard boxes on the street.
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