Anti-smoking groups demand stricter vape enforcement


PETALING JAYA: With vape products still being marketed and sold online despite the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852) being enforced, anti-smoking groups want the authorities and platform operators to take a more aggressive policing approach.

Malaysia Council for Tobacco Control president Dr M. Murallitharan said Act 852 was very clear in banning the sale of such products online, and asked how these products’ online presence was being monitored.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

MetMalaysia issues Level 2 heatwave alert for Perlis, Kota Setar
Drastic hike in diesel price will trigger chain reaction in various sectors, says Dr Wee
PM Anwar to visit Jakarta tomorrow
Court awards RM6,000 to pupil injured by falling classroom fan in Selama
Depleting water levels recorded at 30 dams across peninsula, SPAN dashboard shows
Groups warn of price hikes, business closures amid soaring diesel prices
Major forest fire in Johor under control
Sabah govt to provide RM100,000 in assistance to Sabah Kidney Foundation, says Masidi
Delivery rider jailed four months for assaulting pregnant wife
Berjaya Sompo appoints Soo Wai Har as chief executive officer

Others Also Read