Selangor Is Considering Proposal To Ban The Sale Of Vapes In The State
Authorities are increasingly concerned about vapes being linked to the abuse of new synthetic drugs.
By May Vin Ang — 21 Apr 2025, 04:22 PM
The Selangor government is prepared to study to the need to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes or vapes in the state following a suggestion made by the police last week
According to Bernama, last Thursday, 17 April, Deputy Inspector General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said state governments could take action to ban the sale of vapes, which are increasingly associated with the abuse of new synthetic drugs.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the matter would be discussed with the state Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin and the state Health Department before any decision is made
"The matter depends on federal regulations. We can implement it, but I believe it needs to be discussed with the relevant parties first. If necessary, we will proceed... I need to gather all the facts and viewpoints," he said.
Amirudin, who is also the Selangor patron for the Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (PEMADAM), added that the percentage of individuals involved in drug abuse in Selangor was low compared to other states.
"What is sometimes sensationalised is the overall data, which is understandable, because Selangor has a population of seven million, while Kelantan has fewer than two million. We need to look at data per 100,000 people to accurately assess the prevalence of drug abuse," he said.
