Authorities urged to act against traders selling cigarettes, vapes resembling stationery
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The authorities must take strict action against traders who sell vape or electronic cigarettes in the form of stationery, urged...
Johor cops bust two drug syndicates, seize drugs worth nearly RM5 mln
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 20 — The Johor police have crippled a drug syndicate using vape devices with the arrest of three individuals during a special...
Australia restricts vape sales to pharmacies as new laws take effect
SYDNEY, July 1 — New vaping regulations in Australia came into force today, moving e-cigarettes behind pharmacy counters in a bid to curb youth vaping,...
E-cigarette, vape regulations urgently needed — MMA
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has called on the government to expedite the gazettement of regulations for e-cigarettes and vape...
CAP calls for RCI into influence of tobacco, vape industry lobbyists
GEORGE TOWN, March 20 — The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) has called on the government to set up a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI)...
Women vaping on the rise — Deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — The Health Ministry (KKM) has discovered an increasing trend in vaping or using electronic cigarettes, including among women, the Dewan...
Indonesia to impose new tax on e-cigarettes from January 1
JAKARTA, Dec 30 — Indonesia will impose a new tax on e-cigarettes on Monday (January 1) onwards, adding to an excise tax to help curb...
Anti-smoking bill first step towards a smoke-free generation — Experts
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — Smoking has been a long-standing issue worldwide, with its detrimental effects on both public health and the environment. To reduce...
Govt expected to spend RM369 mln annually to treat Evali cases
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — The government is expected to bear approximately RM369 million in treatment costs yearly in 2030 for e-cigarette or vaping product...
Smoking control bill proposes ban on vape products’ advertising, promotion
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — E-cigarettes or vape products can no longer be advertised, promoted, or involved in sponsorship once the Control of Smoking Products...
GEG: Health Ministry to study control on use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes simultaneously
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) will study the proposal that the control of the use of cigarettes and electronic cigarettes...
Australian govt takes action to reduce smoking, stamp out vaping
CANBERRA, May 2 — The Australian government decided on Tuesday to take strong action to reduce smoking and stamp out vaping, particularly among young people...