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Five deaths possibly related to vaping reported since 2019, says Health Ministry

By RAHIMY RAHIM, ALLISON LAI and BENJAMIN LEE

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of five deaths potentially linked to the use of e-cigarettes or vape were reported between 2019 and June 2025, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

In a parliamentary written reply, the Health Minister said his ministry received a total of 83 reported cases of diseases linked to the use of smoking products, including e-cigarettes or vape as of June 2025.

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