New law to regulate vape

THE sale of electronic cigarettes will be regulated under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024, to be enforced this month, Bernama reports.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said electronic cigarettes  Food Act and Control of Tobacco Product Regulations, according to Bernama.

“Regarding the proposal to ban vaping, laws and regulations can be reviewed and amended if necessary for public health reasons,” he told reporters after an event in Port Dickson on Saturday.

He added that the supervisory regulations under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 would be enforced first, making smoking products, including vape, heavily regulated.

He said other proposals would be considered and discussed in a mature and democratic manner. – June 9, 2024.