KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has made strict enforcement and education its top priorities in tackling the rise in vape use, especially among teenagers, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, July 1 — The local authorities in Selangor are intensifying enforcement action against advertisements related to e-cigarettes or vape products across all physical media, including digital or LED billboards. This comes after the state government issued a...

By Dewi Abdul Rahman SHAH ALAM, June 29 — The Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) has ordered 126 electronic cigarette or vape business premises to remove advertisements on both physical and digital platforms. Its Deputy President Hasrolnizam Shaari said strict action would be taken,...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — A Form Two student collapsing from a school rooftop after inhaling a drug-laced vape is just one of many disturbing incidents fuelling renewed calls for the government to impose a total ban on electronic cigarettes.

PUTRAJAYA, June 5 — The Communications Ministry, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), will monitor online sales of vape and e-cigarette products following increased bans on vape use in several states and concerns over the presence of synthetic substances in these products.

BUTTERWORTH, June 5 — The Penang Customs Department seized 86,086 electronic cigarette (vape) devices and 996.5 litres of vape liquid, worth RM5.17 million including taxes, in two separate raids conducted in April.

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...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar PUTRAJAYA, May 27 — Selangor is expected to finalise its decision on the ban on e-cigarettes or vape sales next week, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari. However, the decision depends on the progress of the proposal paper to be presented by the state...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar PUTRAJAYA, May 27 — Selangor is expected to finalise its decision on the ban on e-cigarettes or vape sales next week, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari. However, the decision depends on the progress of the proposal paper to be presented by the state...

MELAKA, May 24 — The proposal to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes or vapes in Melaka will be tabled and discussed in more detail at the State Executive Council (MMKN), said state Health, Human Resources, and Unity Committee chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem.

SEREMBAN, May 21 — Negeri Sembilan is considering a ban on the sale of vape products and electronic cigarettes in the state.

GEORGE TOWN, May 20 — Several assemblymen have asked the state government to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes or vape at all business premises in Penang, as had been done in several states.

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, May 20 — The Selangor government has instructed local authorities to immediately seize and remove all vape-related advertisements, both physical and digital, as an initial step to curb the spread of electronic cigarette use in the state. State executive...

By Yasmin Ramlan  SHAH ALAM, May 19 — The Selangor government is expected to finalise its decision on banning vape or e-cigarette products within the next two months.  State executive councillor for public health and the environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin said that as for now, they have held two...

KANGAR, May 14 — The sale of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) or vape will be banned in Perlis, effective August 1, said Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli.

PUTRAJAYA, May 13 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has set up a special committee to address electronic cigarette misuse, especially among school students, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA SELANGOR, May 13 — State executive councillors will discuss the proposal to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes in Selangor, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, May 12 — Local e-cigarette producer Nanostix Innovations Sdn Bhd has asked the government to ban foreign e-cigarette liquid as a stricter enforcement move. Its CEO Shahabudeen Jalil said the measure would be to ensure only products that meet quality and safety...

ALOR SETAR, April 30 — The Kedah state government will implement a control mechanism for the sale of electronic cigarettes or vapes in the state before deciding whether to ban the products.

KOTA BHARU, April 26 — The Health Ministry is closely monitoring two key issues following the tariffs imposed by United States (US) President Donald Trump, particularly those affecting medical devices and pharmaceutical products.