Nationwide vape ban no longer an 'if' matter, says Dzulkefly
The Health Minister said the recommendation marks a key step towards implementing the ban.
"We are committed to this (vape ban), it is no longer a matter of 'if'. I will present it to the Cabinet for deliberation," he told reporters after officiating the Sihat Milik Semua carnival at Dewan 2020 here on Saturday (Aug 9).
The event, officiated by the Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, with Raja Puan Muda of Perlis Tuanku Dr Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil in attendance, was held in conjunction with the Silver Jubilee of the reign of the Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail.
Dr Dzulkefly said enforcement of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 has already shown positive results, with the number of smoking product variants in the market dropping to 2,794 in June from 6,824 before the Act's enactment.
"That means only 40.9% remain. With strict enforcement, I am confident we can effectively regulate cigarette and vape sales. Most importantly, we must protect non-adults, students and our children from exposure to vape.
"The Act will be enforced firmly to regulate all smoking products, including vape, for public health," he said. – Bernama
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