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.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the issue was raised at today’s Cabinet meeting and is being reviewed by the Health Ministry (MOH).
“I will direct MCMC to examine the online sale of such products. We found that these sales are largely conducted on platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp.
“Any enforcement action will certainly involve the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN),” he told a weekly press conference here today.
Fahmi said while this issue is under the MOH’s jurisdiction, the Communications Ministry will monitor social media sales platforms for e-cigarette product sales.
“The MCMC will prepare a report on this matter, and the Communications Ministry will present it to the Cabinet for further discussion,” he said.
He also reaffirmed the Communications Ministry’s commitment to working closely with the MOH and KPDN to ensure a safer internet environment, especially for children, by addressing issues such as vape and e-cigarette advertisements.
— Bernama
