KUALA SELANGOR: A proposal to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes (vapes) in Selangor will be tabled at the state legislative assembly meeting.
Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari stated he had instructed public health and environment executive councillor Jamaliah Jamaluddin to prepare the paper before making any decision on the matter.
"The state government should look into this matter comprehensively so it can guarantee the health of members of the future generation," he said.
Amirudin addressed the press at an event where the Raw Water Guarantee Scheme (SJAM) Package A and C project was handed over to Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd.
Currently, Johor and Terengganu have banned the use of vape due to alleged usage by minors to consume drugs.
On another matter, Amirudin said the Selangor state government was ready to act as intermediaries in negotiations between victims of the Putra Heights gas pipeline blast and insurance companies concerning claims for home and vehicle damage.
He mentioned the issue will be discussed with the state's disaster management unit.
Amirudin added the claims will involve terms stipulated in the respective insurance policies between residents and insurance companies.
"The state government can perhaps help to mediate as the agreements (in the policies) are between the residents and the insurers," he said.
