![No more KBS grants for activities that violate safe sport code - Hannah No more KBS grants for activities that violate safe sport code - Hannah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710742653_HannahYeoh.jpg)
No more KBS grants for activities that violate safe sport code - Hannah
KBS will not approve allocations if tobacco, e-cigarette or alcohol companies are involved, following amendments to the Safe Sport Code.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![Ban on vape sale stays in Johor Ban on vape sale stays in Johor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-09/71567841904_Vape.jpg)
Ban on vape sale stays in Johor
Ling Tian Soon said action would be taken against business premises caught selling vape.
Mon Feb 05 2024
![E-cigarettes around the world E-cigarettes around the world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702547722_TBecigarettesjp.jpg)
E-cigarettes around the world
WHO has urged governments to treat e-cigarettes, also known as vapes, similarly to tobacco and ban all flavours.
Fri Dec 22 2023
![Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702547722_TBecigarettesjp.jpg)
Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls
The WHO called for changes, including bans on all flavouring agents like menthol, and the application of tobacco control measures to vapes.
Thu Dec 14 2023
![Illegal to sell nicotine products to minors after anti-smoking Bill passed - SFC Illegal to sell nicotine products to minors after anti-smoking Bill passed - SFC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61701156541_Genericvape.jpg)
Illegal to sell nicotine products to minors after anti-smoking Bill passed - SFC
The sale and supply of poison including nicotine to children would be illegal as provided under Section 13 of the Bill.
Wed Dec 06 2023
![France to ban disposable e-cigarettes, PM says France to ban disposable e-cigarettes, PM says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-12/51512597668_EmmanuelMacron.jpg)
France to ban disposable e-cigarettes, PM says
French President Emmanuel Macron also aims to make all 20-year-olds tobacco-free by 2030.
Mon Sep 04 2023
![GEG: MOH to study control on use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes simultaneously GEG: MOH to study control on use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes simultaneously](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61687332975_LukanismanAwangSau.jpg)
GEG: MOH to study control on use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes simultaneously
There are a few more things about community service and reviews regarding GEG against vaping products, Lukanisman Awang Sauni said.
Wed Jun 21 2023
![Switzerland to ban tobacco advertising aimed at young people Switzerland to ban tobacco advertising aimed at young people](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51671552037_rokok.jpg)
Switzerland to ban tobacco advertising aimed at young people
Smoking remains relatively widespread in Switzerland with 9,500 people dying prematurely every year as a result of tobacco consumption.
Thu May 25 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Treat vape like cigarettes [COLUMNIST] Treat vape like cigarettes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/51450511378_electroniccigarette.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Treat vape like cigarettes
The government may be 'gambling' for a shorter-term gain in tax-based revenues.
Mon May 22 2023
![Britain to encourage smokers to swap cigarettes for vapes Britain to encourage smokers to swap cigarettes for vapes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/61446638392_VapeEcig.jpg)
Britain to encourage smokers to swap cigarettes for vapes
The British govt said it will be funding a new national 'swap to stop' scheme the first of its kind in the world.
Tue Apr 11 2023
![Vape tax moderate approach to regulate smoking products - PM Anwar Vape tax moderate approach to regulate smoking products - PM Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71680427124_vape.jpg)
Vape tax moderate approach to regulate smoking products - PM Anwar
Pm Anwar said the government also remained firm in prohibiting smoking in places such as schools and Parliament.
Tue Apr 04 2023
![E-cigarette, vape users at risk of getting lung injury E-cigarette, vape users at risk of getting lung injury](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-11/41575071924_Vape.jpg)
E-cigarette, vape users at risk of getting lung injury
Khairy said the use of electronic cigarettes or vaping can also cause numbness, palpitations and hallucinations.
Thu Oct 20 2022
![Man believed to have placed e-cigarette into baby's mouth arrested Man believed to have placed e-cigarette into baby's mouth arrested](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61649247488_TBGARI.jpg)
Man believed to have placed e-cigarette into baby's mouth arrested
According to the complainant, at the time of the incident she and the baby were with her sister and the man at a restaurant.
Tue Aug 09 2022
![Smoke without fire? Researchers question heated tobacco products Smoke without fire? Researchers question heated tobacco products](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71658392880_cigarettes.jpg)
Smoke without fire? Researchers question heated tobacco products
HTPs are often confused with e-cigarettes, which heat liquid that can contain nicotine but do not involve tobacco leaf.
Thu Jul 21 2022
![Puff e-cigarettes are popular with teenagers but have doctors concerned Puff e-cigarettes are popular with teenagers but have doctors concerned](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61648194485_ecigarettes.jpg)
Puff e-cigarettes are popular with teenagers but have doctors concerned
These e-cigarettes might appear harmless and are claimed to be tobacco-free but they contain synthetic nicotine.
Fri Mar 25 2022