Don’t delay regulation any longer, say experts

PETALING JAYA: Puffing up is becoming a way of life even for schoolchildren, thanks to easy access to vape products with nicotine and ecigarettes, as well as a loophole allowing the legal sale of these products to minors, say various groups.

They said the situation has led to the emergence of a new generation of young nicotine addicts as the government sits on the crucial Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023.