Experts warn of physical, mental dangers, vaping's potential to become gateway to other forms of substance abuse

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

Defendant's lawyer argues for lighter sentence as promotional video made before Act 852 came into effect, removed in compliance

Prohibition to cover sale, use of open pod system vape products, says Dr Dzulkefly

Grace period provided as transitional measure to allow affected operators to prepare for full enforcement, says exco Sivanesan

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

Over 2,000 cartridges, 500 pods, 200 bottles seized during raid in Klang

Nearly 10,000 devices found to be uncertified, lacking prescribed MS Sirim stamp

Public health exco says funds could be used to support enforcement, awareness initiatives

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

Confiscated goods believed to be non-compliant with Malaysian standards, meant for smugging into Thailand via illegal routes

Dr Dzulkefly says ban may take effect as early as mid-next year, with a phased implementation

Exco warns stern action if premises don’t comply with instruction

Health minister says lung diseases continue to weigh heavily on Malaysia’s healthcare system

Licence revocation, business closures await offenders, warns MPKB-BRI President

Malaysians have puffed away RM15b since 2021, as compared to RM288m for e-cigs, says Anwar

For time being, ban on vape ads across state still in force, says exco

It’s jail time for sellers and rehab for users, PM Wong makes clear in National Day speech

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — Issues concerning national security, judicial appointments, and the proposed ban on vape sales were among the key topics discussed at the 269th Conference of Rulers meeting held at Istana Negara today.

KOTA BHARU, July 10 — The General Operations Force’s (GOF) Battalion 7 seized a total of 57,780 units of electronic cigarette (vape) devices in various flavours suspected of not complying with Malaysian standards in an operation in Kampung Gelang Mas, near Pasir Mas, yesterday.