Which States Have Banned Vape Sales? Here's What You Need To Know
Four state governments have already banned the sale of e-cigarettes or vapes.
By May Vin Ang — 16 May 2025, 05:52 PM
While Malaysia has not issued a nationwide ban on vaping, several state governments have taken matters into their own hands by regulating or prohibiting the sale of vapes and electronic cigarettes
According to the New Straits Times, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad explained that the federal government has chosen to regulate vaping, rather than impose a full ban.
However, state governments have been encouraged to stop issuing licences to businesses that sell vapes and e-cigarettes.
Here's a breakdown of where each state currently stands:
- Johor
The first state to take action, Johor stopped issuing licences for the sale of vapes, vape liquids, and e-cigarettes as early as 1 January 2016, following a decree by Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar.
- Kelantan
Vaping products have been banned in all business premises since 2016.
- Terengganu
A statewide ban on vape sales will come into effect on 1 August 2025.
- Perlis
Similarly, Perlis will begin enforcing its ban on vapes and e-cigarettes starting 1 August 2025.
- Kedah
While not yet fully banned, Kedah will not renew licences for vape-related businesses and is aiming for a complete ban by 2026.
- Selangor
As of May 2025, the state is still deliberating on a potential ban.
- Penang
The state government has expressed openness to banning vape sales but has yet to hold formal discussions.
- Pahang
No official ban is in place, but in November 2024, Pahang Sultan Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah called for one.
- Other states — Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Sabah, Sarawak, and the Federal Territories — have not made any statements regarding vape sales.
