Malaysia needs clear laws on vaping before any taxation, says health coalition


KUALA LUMPUR: A coalition of health experts and doctors have expressed their concern on the recent taxation on vapes and ecigarretes.

The group called the Malaysian Health Coalition released a statement on Tuesday (April 4), urging the government to work towards eventually banning all tobacco and vaping products as a whole.

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