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Negeri Sembilan tegas kawal penjualan vape

Negeri Sembilan tegas kawal penjualan vape

SEREMBAN: Kerajaan Negeri Sembilan memberikan komitmen untuk terus mengawal penjualan dan penggunaan rokok elektronik (vape) di negeri ini. Menteri Besar,…
IPD Padawan rampas 690 katrij vape mengandungi cecair ganja

IPD Padawan rampas 690 katrij vape mengandungi cecair ganja

PADAWAN: Taktik sindiket mengedar cecair ganja menggunakan katrij vape terbongkar hasil penahanan seorang ahli sindiket berkenaan ketika mengambil bekalan itu…
10 Berita Aeroangkasa Paling Menarik 2025

10 Berita Aeroangkasa Paling Menarik 2025

10 Berita Aeroangkasa Paling Menarik 2025December 9, 2025AeronautikRangkuman Penulis Tamu Tahun 2025 melihat berlakunya insiden kemalangan pesawat tempur Malaysia, operasi…
New Putrajaya Corporation president prioritises cleanliness and on-ground presence

New Putrajaya Corporation president prioritises cleanliness and on-ground presence

Datuk Mohd Sakeri Abdul Kadir, the new PPj president, focuses on service quality, officer presence, and infrastructure maintenance in PutrajayaPUTRAJAYA:…
Cops bust drug-laced vape syndicate in Klang

Cops bust drug-laced vape syndicate in Klang

Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar displaying vape products seized in a successful raid by the state’s commercial crime investigation department.…
Against all odds: Dr Noorilham's PhD Journey at Universiti Malaya

Against all odds: Dr Noorilham’s PhD Journey at Universiti Malaya

KUALA LUMPUR: Behind every success is a great support system, especially if someone is going through the rigorous process of…
Asean nations must unite to ban vapes, says Singapore’s health minister

Asean nations must unite to ban vapes, says Singapore’s health minister

Singapore’s health minister Ong Ye Kung says Singapore largely depends on its own talent for its healthcare needs, but occasionally…
Polis KL perkasa sistem Pegawai Perhubungan Sekolah

Polis KL perkasa sistem Pegawai Perhubungan Sekolah

Polis KL tingkat sistem PPS dengan lantik pegawai kanan untuk tangani isu disiplin, jenayah dan keselamatan sekolah secara lebih berstrukturKUALA…
Effects of new smoking device must be studied, says minister

Effects of new smoking device must be studied, says minister

The new tobacco heating device, or IQOS, is manufactured by a leading cigarette company. (Bernama pic) ALOR SETAR: The home…
Thailand kesan bahan terlarang dalam kandungan vape

Thailand kesan bahan terlarang dalam kandungan vape

BANGKOK: Jabatan Sains Perubatan Thailand mengeluarkan amaran mengenai trend baharu rokok elektronik yang mengandungi campuran bahan terlarang, selepas ujian makmal…
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Selangor drafting policy to regulate vape products, launch ban campaign, says state exco

SHAH ALAM, Nov 21 — The Selangor government is drafting a policy to regulate vape products, which will include a…
Drug abuse cases down, but synthetic drugs remain 'clear and present danger'

Drug abuse cases down, but synthetic drugs remain ‘clear and present danger’

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 156,316 drug users and substance abusers were recorded nationwide as of September this year, marking a…
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Sarawak to roll out gradual vape ban as youth usage surges, says Fatimah

SIBU, Nov 15 — Sarawak will implement a gradual ban on vape products as part of urgent measures to curb…
Sarawak moves to phase in vape ban to protect youths

Sarawak moves to phase in vape ban to protect youths

SIBU: The Sarawak Cabinet has agreed to implement a gradual ban on vape products to curb rising use among youths…
Govt can’t suddenly ban vape, says health minister

The Catch-22 in banning vapes

Catch-22 is a circular dilemma — a situation where solving one problem can end up creating or reinforcing another. That’s…
Maldives kicks off 'generational ban' on smoking

Maldives kicks off 'generational ban' on smoking

Your browser does not support the audio element.MALDIVES has begun implementing a smoking ban on anyone born after January 2007,…
Treatment costs for vape injuries outstrip tobacco duties revenue, says Health Ministry

Treatment costs for vape injuries outstrip tobacco duties revenue, says Health Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: The cost of treating e-cigarette or Vaping Product Use-Associated Lung Injury (Evali) cases is higher than the revenue…
Vape tax brings in RM209.5mil, but EVALI treatment costs hit RM223.5mil - Dzulkefly

Vape tax brings in RM209.5mil, but EVALI treatment costs hit RM223.5mil – Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR: The government collected RM209.5 million in excise duty on nicotine-containing liquids and gels used in electronic cigarettes and…
Star Media Group bags two prizes at WAN-IFRA Asian Media Awards

Star Media Group bags two prizes at WAN-IFRA Asian Media Awards

SINGAPORE: Star Media Group (SMG) has bagged two awards for best climate infographics and best cover design at the WAN-IFRA…
'Why the delay?' CAP slams inaction on vape ban to protect children

'Why the delay?' CAP slams inaction on vape ban to protect children

GEORGE TOWN: The Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) has renewed its call for a nationwide ban on vape and e-cigarettes,…
BAT Malaysia cautiously optimistic on volume outlook

BAT Malaysia cautiously optimistic on volume outlook

KUALA LUMPUR: British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Berhad today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025.…
Indonesia Police Warn Of New Drug Abuse Trend Involving Ketamine And Etomidate

Indonesia Police Warn Of New Drug Abuse Trend Involving Ketamine And Etomidate

JAKARTA, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s police chief has raised the alarm over a worrying new trend in drug abuse…
Alleged Malaysian vape kingpin held in S’pore remand for nearly 1 year

Wan Saiful criticises govt for delay in raising vape tax

Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan said without a minimum price, vape products would remain cheaper than cigarettes and…
Kastam Selangor gagalkan cubaan seludup barang larangan RM10 juta

Kastam Selangor gagalkan cubaan seludup barang larangan RM10 juta

KLANG: Jabatan Kastam Diraja Malaysia Selangor berjaya mematahkan cubaan menyeludup pelbagai barangan bernilai lebih RM10 juta menerusi beberapa siri operasi…
Johor seizes 450 vape and e-cig products in statewide operation, says Ling

Johor seizes 450 vape and e-cig products in statewide operation, says Ling

JOHOR BARU: A total of 450 vape and electronic cigarette products were seized in a state-wide operation by the Johor…
Two nabbed for suspected drug smuggling near Forest City

Two nabbed for suspected drug smuggling near Forest City

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Two Indonesian men have been detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) for allegedly being involved in…
Govt can’t suddenly ban vape, says health minister

The criminological relevance of Malaysia’s proposed vape tax hike

From P Sundramoorthy The health ministry’s recent proposal to raise the vape excise tax by a whopping 900% from 40…
Enhance School Security Measures, Says Murugiah

Enhance School Security Measures, Says Murugiah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Foundation for the Development of Tamil Schools in Malaysia has urged schools to…