Tag: vape
Student vaping rises despite vape control act
The full enforcement of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 from Oct 1 was meant to curb smoking-related activities in Malaysia – including vaping – moving the country closer to a smoke-free “endgame generation”. But despite […]
Health ministry targeting vape ban this year
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is aiming to implement a vape ban, beginning with open pod systems, this year, said Health Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the ministry would not compromise in enforcing the Control of Smoking […]
ABIM fully supports Health Ministry proposal for complete vape ban
The Malaysian Islamic Youth Movement has expressed full support for the Health Ministry’s proposal to present a memorandum seeking a complete ban on electronic cigarettes or vape products. ABIM secretary-general Muhamad Aliemran Norasid described the move as a firm and […]
Health ministry drafting Cabinet memo on vape ban – Dzulkefly
The health ministry is in the process of drafting a Cabinet memorandum on the proposed ban of electronic cigarettes or vapes to ensure its implementation is planned thoroughly and comprehensively. Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the memorandum, which will set […]
Health ministry considering a total vape ban
The health ministry is considering a total ban on the sale and use of vape and electronic cigarettes, but says the move will require careful planning and coordination with key agencies. Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat today, Dzukelfy Ahmad said […]
Vaping ban won’t stop addiction, says Dr Dzulkefly
Regulating rather than banning vaping products outright will allow authorities to better control the vaping and smoking ecosystem, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (pic). “Arguably, the approach of banning may seem theoretically attractive, but practically impossible – […]
New studies bare teen vaping and mental fog link
Two new studies from the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) found a link between vaping and mental fog, including difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions; these signs are especially significant among teens starting to vape before the age of […]
