![Tobacco industry aims to hook new generation on vapes, WHO says Tobacco industry aims to hook new generation on vapes, WHO says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71701163811_TBVapingjpg.jpg)
Tobacco industry aims to hook new generation on vapes, WHO says
Big tobacco companies and new entrants have begun offering smoking alternatives such as vapes, which they say are aimed at adult smokers.
Fri May 24 2024
![UK government to ban disposable vapes to prevent use by children UK government to ban disposable vapes to prevent use by children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61649235773_Ecigarettes.jpg)
UK government to ban disposable vapes to prevent use by children
The ban on disposable vapes would also help the environment, with five million thrown away each week
Mon Jan 29 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
![Australia begins crackdown on vaping, to ban import of single-use devices Australia begins crackdown on vaping, to ban import of single-use devices](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71701163811_TBVapingjpg.jpg)
Australia begins crackdown on vaping, to ban import of single-use devices
The ban will be expanded in March to include all non-therapeutic vapes, including refillable devices, said Health Minister Mark Butler.
Tue Nov 28 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
![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
#KiniNews: Hishammuddin vapes in Dewan Rakyat, apologises
Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein apologised after being pinpointed by a netizen for vaping during a Parliament session this week.
"Sorry, I didn't realise - it's a new habit.
"I apologise to the Dewan (Rakyat) and promise to not do it again," he said.
Umno's Sembrong MP issued the apology on Twitter in response to the video of the House session, in which Hishammuddin could be seen taking a puff as he was seated behind Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong, who was speaking during proceedings.
"Sorry, I didn't realise - it's a new habit.
"I apologise to the Dewan (Rakyat) and promise to not do it again," he said.
Umno's Sembrong MP issued the apology on Twitter in response to the video of the House session, in which Hishammuddin could be seen taking a puff as he was seated behind Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong, who was speaking during proceedings.
Sun Mar 20 2022
![Police uncover sale of drug-laced vape liquid with arrest of 17 Police uncover sale of drug-laced vape liquid with arrest of 17](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/61588673991_dadahonline.jpg)
Police uncover sale of drug-laced vape liquid with arrest of 17
Police have uncovered the sale of vape liquid laced with ketamin and ganja through an e-commerce website following the arrest of 17 individuals.
Tue May 05 2020
![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
![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
![Ministry establishes special task force on vape Ministry establishes special task force on vape](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/61446638392_VapeEcig.jpg)
Ministry establishes special task force on vape
Headed by Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, the special task force is to deal with all matters concerning the government's efforts in controlling the use of vapes.
Sun Nov 08 2015
![Govt to study need to impose excise tax on vapes - Health Ministry Govt to study need to impose excise tax on vapes - Health Ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/61446638392_VapeEcig.jpg)
Govt to study need to impose excise tax on vapes - Health Ministry
This is because the flavour content in the electronic cigarettes has nicotine, which is a controlled substance.
Thu Nov 05 2015
![Govt mulls over setting regulations for nicotine, chemical content in vapes Govt mulls over setting regulations for nicotine, chemical content in vapes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/61444826704_IsmailSabri.jpg)
Govt mulls over setting regulations for nicotine, chemical content in vapes
The government is considering to set regulations to ensure the nicotine and chemical content in cigarettes or vapes do not harm consumers.
Sat Oct 31 2015
![NGO gathers 50,000 signatures to urge government to regulate vapes NGO gathers 50,000 signatures to urge government to regulate vapes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/71438731615_Ecigarettes.jpg)
NGO gathers 50,000 signatures to urge government to regulate vapes
A NGO has succeeded in collecting 50,000 signatures from among e-cigarette or vape entrepreneurs and buyers to urge the government to regulate the use of the products in the country.
Sun Sep 27 2015