Maldives bans import and use of e-cigarettes
The Maldives has become the latest country to implement a ban on electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes).
Tue Oct 15 2024
MOH concerned over widespread sale of 'Tiger pod'
MoH is concerned and regrets the issue of the sale of electronic cigarettes or vape products in front of a school that has gone viral recently.
Wed Jan 25 2023
E-cigarette, vape users at risk of getting lung injury
Khairy said the use of electronic cigarettes or vaping can also cause numbness, palpitations and hallucinations.
Thu Oct 20 2022
MOH is not victimising vape operators - Dr Noor Azmi
The MOH is not oppressing electronic cigarette or vape operators following several series of raids and seizures by the authorities.
Fri Sep 02 2022
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
Bill on youth smoking ban to be tabled in Parliament in July - Khairy
A new law to ban smoking activities and the possession of any smoking products, including electronic cigarettes (vaping), for those who were born after 2005, will be tabled in Parliament in July.
Sat Mar 26 2022
New act to ban smoking still at engagement stage - Khairy
The formulation of a bill to ban smoking and possession of smoking products including electronic cigarettes (vaping) for those born after 2005 is still in the engagement stage.
Thu Mar 03 2022
Draft of new act on tobacco, e-cigarette to be tabled in Parliament next year
MOH is expected to table the draft of a new act to regulate the use of tobacco and electronic cigarette products in the first session of the Dewan Rakyat sitting next year.
Tue Nov 23 2021
Excise duty imposed on e-cigarette devices, gels, juices from 2021
Devices will be charged excise duty at an 'ad valorem' rate of 10 per cent, while liquids and gels will be charged a rate of 40 sen.
Tue Dec 08 2020
Study links rising US e-cigarette use to rise in smokers quitting
Many specialists, including health experts at Public Health England, think e-cigarettes, which contain nicotine but no tobacco, are a lower-risk alternative to smoking.
Thu Jul 27 2017
Teens don't find smoking fun, but do it anyway
Many teenagers continue smoking even though they do not find it enjoyable and know it could harm others.
Wed Jul 26 2017
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
American Airlines flight makes emergency landing due to malfunctioning e-cigarette
The flight landed safely around 1.50pm local time and no injuries were reported, a spokesman for the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field said.
Fri Dec 16 2016
Why teenagers turn to vaping
Young people try electronic cigarettes out of curiosity about the devices and alluring flavors, a new US-based study suggests.
Mon Aug 08 2016
Singapore to ban cigarette displays in stores
Singapore's parliament on Monday voted to ban the display of cigarettes in a bid to further curb the habit in a nation which already has one of the world's lowest smoking rates.
Tue Mar 15 2016
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024