Ban the use of vape completely, says Pahang Sultan

PETALING JAYA: The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, has suggested that electronic cigarettes or vapes be completely banned. His Majesty said that the recommendation came in response to his concerns over the increasing abuse of drugs in Pahang, especially among the youth, based on statistics from the National Anti-Drug Agency. According to Sinar...

Dr Wee: More study needed so anti-smoking Bill will be effective

PETALING JAYA: Further study is needed to ensure the effectiveness of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (pic). The MCA president said this includes finding a way to tax the industry effectively, and even possibly banning any products found to be too harmful. Dr Wee said...

Sabah cops monitor possible use of ‘weed-vapes’

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah police are keeping an eye on suspected weed-laced e-cigarette (vape) products that are said to have entered local markets here. State Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun did not reveal the extent of their investigations on this matter but urged the public to inform the police if anyone knew anything. “If there is information, please...

Tanah Merah MP to take legal action over vaping claim

PETALING JAYA: Tanah Merah MP Datuk Seri Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz is considering taking legal action against the Prime Minister's photographer who claimed he was smoking an electronic cigarette while in the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday (Sept 19). The Perikatan Nasional lawmaker said a police report would be made by his officers at the Dang Wangi...