Regulate vapes, protect youth


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Calls grow for vape laws after vending machines found dispensing such products

PETALING JAYA: The recent discovery of a vending machine selling electronic cigarettes in Malaysia has sparked significant public worry about how easily youth can access vape products, which has in turn led to urgent calls for the Health Ministry to address the issue.

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