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Penang To Continue Engagements On Vape Industry

Penang To Continue Engagements On Vape Industry

Barnama21-06-2025
BUTTERWORTH, June 21 (Bernama) -- The Penang government will continue holding engagement sessions with stakeholders on the vape industry before considering implementing a ban on it in the state.
State Youth, Sports and Health Committee chairman Daniel Gooi Zi Sen said the engagement sessions aim to gather views and suggestions from all parties on the matter.
'Last Thursday, I met with representatives from the Vape Entrepreneurs Group Association, and we listened to the various issues they raised concerning the industry, particularly regarding Act 852 – the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024.
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