By Norrasyidah Arshad
SHAH ALAM, June 3 — Feedback from stakeholders, including vape sellers, will be considered before any vape sales ban is enforced, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.
He said the move was to ensure the eventual decision does not burden stakeholders nor sideline public health.
“(Vape) sellers also have workers and such, but our priority is public health and the community, especially youth. We are concerned about other effects, such as marijuana abuse, though in small numbers.
“One control measure will be implemented, and state executive councillor for public health and environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin is preparing and studying the paperwork,” Amirudin added.
He was met at the handover ceremony of e-bikes to Selangor police at the state contingent headquarters here today.
Earlier, Amirudin said the proposal to ban vape sales in Selangor will be tabled at the upcoming Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting, due to growing public health concerns over students vaping near schools.
Terengganu and Johor have already enforced bans on vape sales, with Johor’s dating back to 2016 and Terengganu’s restriction to take effect on August 1.
Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said state governments have the authority to ban vape and e-cigarette sales, and added that vaping could lead to the abuse of new synthetic drugs.
