![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
![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
![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
![WHO sounds the alarm on 'harmful' e-cigarettes WHO sounds the alarm on 'harmful' e-cigarettes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71627445671_ECIGARETTES.jpg)
WHO sounds the alarm on 'harmful' e-cigarettes
Tedros says electronic nicotine delivery systems are harmful, and must be better regulated.
Wed Jul 28 2021
![Budget 2020: Don't ban vaping and e-cigarettes, tax it Budget 2020: Don't ban vaping and e-cigarettes, tax it](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/41437613170_Ecigarettes.jpg)
Budget 2020: Don't ban vaping and e-cigarettes, tax it
For this Budget 2020, the government should look into the prospect of taxing vapes, but ensuring that it is still on the market for adult smokers looking to put an end to smoking.
Fri Sep 13 2019
![Tobacco Harm Reduction Can Technology Help Smokers Quit? Tobacco Harm Reduction Can Technology Help Smokers Quit?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-11/41573612408_awani-review.jpg)
Tobacco Harm Reduction Can Technology Help Smokers Quit?
Tobacco Harm Reduction is a strategy to reduce the harm and risks to smokers and the wider society with an ultimate goal to eliminate smoking and tobacco use. However is this strategy realistic?
Thu Sep 12 2019
![Rokok elektronik termasuk vape di bawah Akta Kawalan Tembakau, berita baik buat pengusaha? Rokok elektronik termasuk vape di bawah Akta Kawalan Tembakau, berita baik buat pengusaha?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/41451712187_Vape.jpg)
Rokok elektronik termasuk vape di bawah Akta Kawalan Tembakau, berita baik buat pengusaha?
Jelas Menteri Kesihatan, rang undang-undang itu masih lagi disiapkan sebelum ia dibentang ke Parlimen penghujung tahun ini.
Tue Apr 09 2019