![MOH concerned over widespread sale of 'Tiger pod' MOH concerned over widespread sale of 'Tiger pod'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41674629915_TBZalihaMustafa.jpg)
MOH concerned over widespread sale of 'Tiger pod'
MoH is concerned and regrets the issue of the sale of electronic cigarettes or vape products in front of a school that has gone viral recently.
Wed Jan 25 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
![Kelantan plans to enact law to prevent use of vapes among the young Kelantan plans to enact law to prevent use of vapes among the young](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51649238617_Vape.jpg)
Kelantan plans to enact law to prevent use of vapes among the young
The Kelantan government plans to enact a law that prohibits the use of electronic cigarettes (vapes) among the state's young, aged 17 and below.
Wed Apr 06 2022
![Bill on youth smoking ban to be tabled in Parliament in July - Khairy Bill on youth smoking ban to be tabled in Parliament in July - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61648287670_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Bill on youth smoking ban to be tabled in Parliament in July - Khairy
A new law to ban smoking activities and the possession of any smoking products, including electronic cigarettes (vaping), for those who were born after 2005, will be tabled in Parliament in July.
Sat Mar 26 2022
![New act to ban smoking still at engagement stage - Khairy New act to ban smoking still at engagement stage - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61646297799_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
New act to ban smoking still at engagement stage - Khairy
The formulation of a bill to ban smoking and possession of smoking products including electronic cigarettes (vaping) for those born after 2005 is still in the engagement stage.
Thu Mar 03 2022
![Excise duty imposed on e-cigarette devices, gels, juices from 2021 Excise duty imposed on e-cigarette devices, gels, juices from 2021](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61607436657_vape.jpg)
Excise duty imposed on e-cigarette devices, gels, juices from 2021
Devices will be charged excise duty at an 'ad valorem' rate of 10 per cent, while liquids and gels will be charged a rate of 40 sen.
Tue Dec 08 2020
![Study links rising US e-cigarette use to rise in smokers quitting Study links rising US e-cigarette use to rise in smokers quitting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/61501136359_ManagerofBrooklyn.jpg)
Study links rising US e-cigarette use to rise in smokers quitting
Many specialists, including health experts at Public Health England, think e-cigarettes, which contain nicotine but no tobacco, are a lower-risk alternative to smoking.
Thu Jul 27 2017
![Teens don't find smoking fun, but do it anyway Teens don't find smoking fun, but do it anyway](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/81500547446_SmokingGeneric.jpg)
Teens don't find smoking fun, but do it anyway
Many teenagers continue smoking even though they do not find it enjoyable and know it could harm others.
Wed Jul 26 2017
![Why teenagers turn to vaping Why teenagers turn to vaping](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/41447229447_Vape.jpg)
Why teenagers turn to vaping
Young people try electronic cigarettes out of curiosity about the devices and alluring flavors, a new US-based study suggests.
Mon Aug 08 2016
![Singapore to ban cigarette displays in stores Singapore to ban cigarette displays in stores](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/51453304399_Cigarette.jpg)
Singapore to ban cigarette displays in stores
Singapore's parliament on Monday voted to ban the display of cigarettes in a bid to further curb the habit in a nation which already has one of the world's lowest smoking rates.
Tue Mar 15 2016
![Decision on vaping in Selangor subject to Health Ministry police - Exco Decision on vaping in Selangor subject to Health Ministry police - Exco](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)
Decision on vaping in Selangor subject to Health Ministry police - Exco
The S'gor state govt has adopted the approach that any decision regarding the use of electronic cigarettes or vape in the state is subject to the current direction and policy of the Health Ministry.
Wed Jan 13 2016
![Results of study on vape to be presented to cabinet by end of January Results of study on vape to be presented to cabinet by end of January](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)
Results of study on vape to be presented to cabinet by end of January
The results of the study on the use of devices and liquid flavourings for vape will be presented to the Cabinet later this month.
Sat Jan 09 2016
![Ikhlas files suit over seizure of vape products Ikhlas files suit over seizure of vape products](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/81450717150_Vape.jpg)
Ikhlas files suit over seizure of vape products
Ikhlas today filed a suit against the director-general of Health, Ministry of Health and three others over the confiscation of its electronic cigarettes or vape products.
Mon Dec 28 2015
![Education Ministry to issue circular on vape usage soon Education Ministry to issue circular on vape usage soon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/81450717150_Vape.jpg)
Education Ministry to issue circular on vape usage soon
The circular containing regulations, restrictions and measures on vape is in the final stage of preparation before being circulated nationwide.
Fri Dec 25 2015
![Vaping ban at non-smoking areas to be enforced from next year - Dr Hilmi Vaping ban at non-smoking areas to be enforced from next year - Dr Hilmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/51449384883_HilmiYahaya.jpg)
Vaping ban at non-smoking areas to be enforced from next year - Dr Hilmi
The Ministry of Health will enforce the ban on electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) or vape in 21 areas gazetted as non-smoking areas, starting next year.
Wed Dec 23 2015