Vape ban likely to fuel black market, warn groups


PETALING JAYA: The targeted ban on vape products by the middle of next year could fuel the black market and affect the livelihoods of up to 30,000 workers in the industry, say stakeholders.

Malaysia Organisation of Vape Entity president Samsul Kamal Arriffin said there are about 2,400 shops across the country selling vapes, excluding products sold in grocery stores.

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