The need to have regulations for vaping

The question of whether vaping is to be viewed as recreational or a smoking cessation tool needs to be addressed by the government. — Photos: Filepic

The vaping, or electronic cigarette (e-cigarette), industry is a thriving one with an estimated retail value of RM2.27 billion per year, according to the Study on the Malaysian Vaping Industry published earlier this year (2021).

The same study reported that 57% of those who vape chose to do so as a means to quit smoking.