![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
![MOH is not victimising vape operators - Dr Noor Azmi MOH is not victimising vape operators - Dr Noor Azmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51659683220_TBnoorazmi.jpg)
MOH is not victimising vape operators - Dr Noor Azmi
The MOH is not oppressing electronic cigarette or vape operators following several series of raids and seizures by the authorities.
Fri Sep 02 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
![Draft of new act on tobacco, e-cigarette to be tabled in Parliament next year Draft of new act on tobacco, e-cigarette to be tabled in Parliament next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51635577796_vape.jpg)
Draft of new act on tobacco, e-cigarette to be tabled in Parliament next year
MOH is expected to table the draft of a new act to regulate the use of tobacco and electronic cigarette products in the first session of the Dewan Rakyat sitting next year.
Tue Nov 23 2021
![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
![KPDNKK, MOH, Mosti to regulate use of e-cigarette, vape KPDNKK, MOH, Mosti to regulate use of e-cigarette, vape](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/51443299597_Ecigarettes.jpg)
KPDNKK, MOH, Mosti to regulate use of e-cigarette, vape
Under a new act, the licensing, production, distribution including import, export and sale of electronic cigarette devices, nicotine-free liquid and vapes would be monitored by KPDNKK.
Thu Dec 29 2016
![American Airlines flight makes emergency landing due to malfunctioning e-cigarette American Airlines flight makes emergency landing due to malfunctioning e-cigarette](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/71451783580_AmericanAirlines.jpg)
American Airlines flight makes emergency landing due to malfunctioning e-cigarette
The flight landed safely around 1.50pm local time and no injuries were reported, a spokesman for the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field said.
Fri Dec 16 2016
![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
![Sabah Fatwa Council rules vape, shisha as haram for Muslims Sabah Fatwa Council rules vape, shisha as haram for Muslims](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)
Sabah Fatwa Council rules vape, shisha as haram for Muslims
Sabah Fatwa Council has ruled that smoking shisha and electronic cigarette or vaping is haram (prohibited) for Muslims in the state as it harmful to health.
Thu Jan 21 2016