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
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
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
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
Decision on vaping in Selangor subject to Health Ministry police - Exco
The S'gor state govt has adopted the approach that any decision regarding the use of electronic cigarettes or vape in the state is subject to the current direction and policy of the Health Ministry.
Wed Jan 13 2016
Results of study on vape to be presented to cabinet by end of January
The results of the study on the use of devices and liquid flavourings for vape will be presented to the Cabinet later this month.
Sat Jan 09 2016
Ikhlas files suit over seizure of vape products
Ikhlas today filed a suit against the director-general of Health, Ministry of Health and three others over the confiscation of its electronic cigarettes or vape products.
Mon Dec 28 2015
Education Ministry to issue circular on vape usage soon
The circular containing regulations, restrictions and measures on vape is in the final stage of preparation before being circulated nationwide.
Fri Dec 25 2015
Vaping ban at non-smoking areas to be enforced from next year - Dr Hilmi
The Ministry of Health will enforce the ban on electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) or vape in 21 areas gazetted as non-smoking areas, starting next year.
Wed Dec 23 2015
Azam Baki dilantik semula Ketua Pesuruhjaya SPRM
Tan Sri Azam Baki dilantik semula sebagai Ketua Pesuruhjaya Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) untuk tempoh setahun lagi, berkuat kuasa 12 Mei ini.
Fri May 10 2024
MH370: Kertas cadangan Ocean Infinity dibawa ke Kabinet Ogos ini - Loke
Kertas cadangan Ocean Infinity bagi memulakan semula pencarian pesawat Malaysia Airlines penerbangan MH370 dibawa ke Kabinet Ogos ini.
Fri May 10 2024
Pekerja kedai didakwa rogol remaja 15 tahun di hotel
Pekerja kedai didakwa rogol remaja 15 tahun di hotel
Fri May 10 2024
Belasungkawa: Mutang terkejut dinamakan Yang di-Pertua Dewan Negara
Biarpun seketika mengetuai Dewan Negara, kehilangannya amat dirasai, apatah lagi dengan perwatakannya yang sederhana. Ia kehilangan besar bagi negara.
Fri May 10 2024
Isu kehadiran tentera India sudah selesai - Menteri Luar Maldives
Isu kehadiran tentera India di Maldives sudah selesai, kata Menteri Luar Maldives Moosa Zameer.
Fri May 10 2024
Kembara, teroka dunia dengan kempen terbaharu Malaysia Airlines dan Firefly
Hadir merentas 21 pasaran hingga 22 Mei 2024, sama ada destinasi dekat mahupun jauh, sambar peluang untuk meneroka keindahan dunia dengan Hospitaliti Malaysia.
Fri May 10 2024
Belasungkawa: Mutang Tagal angkat nama 'Lun Bawang'
Pemergian Yang Dipertua Dewan Negara Datuk Mutang Tagal merupakan satu kehilangan besar buat Sarawak dan negara.
Fri May 10 2024
Negara perlu sedia lakukan anjakan pendidikan selari dengan AI - Zambry
Negara perlu bersiap sedia melakukan anjakan sistem pendidikan selari dengan perkembangan teknologi Kecerdasan Buatan (AI).
Fri May 10 2024
Takut dicekup khalwat, lelaki tinggal kekasih dalam kereta terbabas tepi sungai
Seorang lelaki tergamak meninggalkan kekasihnya selepas kenderaan dinaiki mereka terbabas gara-gara takut dicekup berkhalwat.
Fri May 10 2024
Korban banjir Brazil meningkat kepada lebih 100 orang
Angka kematian akibat banjir di negeri Rio Grande do Sul di selatan Brazil telah meningkat kepada 107 orang, kata pihak berkuasa tempatan pada Khamis selepas tujuh lagi kematian dicatatkan.
Fri May 10 2024