Perlis bans vape sales effective Aug 1


KANGAR: The sale of e-cigarettes or vapes will be banned in Perlis effective Aug 1, says Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli.

Mohd Shukri said the decision was made as the use of vapes was deemed haram through the decision of the Perlis State Fatwa Committee regarding e-cigarettes in 2022.

"In this regard, vape traders (in Perlis) must be ready to find new businesses, as their licences and business operations will be halted (starting Aug 1)," he said at a press conference after chairing the exco meeting at the State Legislative Assembly Complex on Wednesday (May 14).

Mohd Shukri said that although it is not possible to completely curb the use of vapes, he is optimistic that the ban would keep youths from getting caught up in the use of such devices.

Local authorities will conduct monitoring and enforcement operations on business premises selling vapes after Aug 1.

Meanwhile, Mohd Shukri said Visit Perlis Year 2024-2025 would continue until next year to align with the federal government’s organisation of Visit Malaysia 2026.

"I urge the people of Perlis to welcome tourists to boost the economy and to treat all tourists who come to Perlis perfectly," he said. – Bernama

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