Following S’pore on vapes


Firm stance: Vaping has been banned in Singapore since 2018 and under current laws, possession, using or buying vapes carries a maximum fine of S$2,000 (RM6,574).

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia should look to Singapore’s model of treating vaping as a drug offence and consider imposing tougher penalties to curb its rising use, particularly among teenagers, say health experts and activists.

Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) senior education officer NV Subbarow said the country should look at the issue similar to how Singapore is handling it.

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