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.

BANGI, Jan 14 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has stressed that it does not intend to withdraw the smoking ban in offices, which has been in effect since January 1.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 19 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has issued 5,642 notices, amounting to RM1.37 million in compounds, since the enforcement of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), from October 1 to December 17.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 19 — The government will continue to adopt a regulatory approach to vaping through the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), which came into effect on October 1, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — A total of 190 smoking products and electronic cigarette/vape producers have registered their products with the Health Ministry (MOH), the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 27 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has inspected 45,666 premises nationwide to enforce education regarding the Smoking Products Control Act for Public Health 2023 (Act 852) from October 1 until yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The authorities must take strict action against traders who sell vape or electronic cigarettes in the form of stationery, urged a non-governmental organisation.

KUANTAN, Oct 19 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has issued 98,054 notices, amounting to RM24.5 million in fines, over the past nine months for smoking-related offences in prohibited areas.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 4 — Laundromats and office buildings, including government and private premises, will be added to smoke-free areas effective January 1.