State govt estimates 38,000 e-cigarette users as health exco hopes ban will further reduce smoking rates

Health minister says court decision sends clear message of ‘absolute’ prohibition on advertising of smoking products

MOH issues nearly 161,000 compounds for offences under Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024

Health minister expects prohibition to take effect by end of 2026 at the latest

Ministry wants rate on e-cigarettes up to RM4 per ml of nicotine, urges inclusion of move into Budget 2026

Fight not over as industry fights back with new nicotine products aggressively targeting youths, warns WHO

Group says move would close loopholes in civil servants’ dealings with firms that influence national health policies

Mechanic being investigated for voluntarily causing hurt to couple even after repeated reprimands

Ministry to present expert panel proposal on e-cigs to Cabinet

Move align with public health, fiscal reform, 13MP's pro-health outlook, says Anwar

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.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — The Health Ministry (MOH), in collaboration with the Communications Ministry, today launched a short video titled “The Black Mark”, which delivers a message on the dangers of smoking and the use of e-cigarettes, particularly among youth, to ensure public health.

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...

PARIS, May 30 — France will ban smoking on beaches, in parks, outside schools and in other locations to protect children, Health and Families Minister Catherine Vautrin said.

By Yasmin Ramlan KLANG, May 22 — The Selangor government is ramping up enforcement against vape stores as hundreds are operating without proper licences, especially in urban areas. State executive councillor for tourism and local government Dato’ Ng Suee Lim said the matter was recently...

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...

IPOH, April 19 — The Health Ministry has issued only 22 notices for violations under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852) after the Clean, Smoke-Free Premises (BeBAs) were implemented in February last year.

PUTRAJAYA, March 25 — Starting April 1, over 51,000 shops will be affected by a ban on displaying tobacco products at sales counters, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH).

KOTA BHARU, March 9 — Food items that pose a health risk to students, including vape-like candy, are prohibited from being sold in schools, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.