Five deaths linked to vape use


A TOTAL of five deaths linked to the use of e-cigarettes or vapes were reported between 2019 and June 2025, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

He said his ministry received a total of 83 reported cases of ­diseases linked to the use of smoking products, including e-cigarettes or vapes, as of June 2025.

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