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Free Malaysia Today
14-05-2025
- Health
- Free Malaysia Today
Task force to examine vape use among students, says Dzulkefly
Only Kelantan, Johor and Perlis have banned vape sales so far, with Terengganu to implement its ban from Aug 1. PETALING JAYA : The health ministry has set up a task force to examine the use of vape by students, minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said today. He said the task force is headed by health deputy director-general (public health) Dr Ismuni Bohari and the ministry's public health adviser Dr Lokman Hakim Sulaiman, Sinar Harian reported. 'We have taken note of several cases on social media involving students, and deaths linked with the use of vape. 'Early investigations have found several comorbidity factors, that need to be looked into before any decisions are made,' he was quoted as saying at the National Cancer Institute in Putrajaya today. Last month, deputy inspector-general of police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said more states needed to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes and vapes, which have been linked to the use of new synthetic drugs. Only Kelantan, Johor and Perlis have banned the sale of vape so far, with Terengganu to implement its ban from Aug 1. The Selangor, Penang and Kedah governments are still studying proposals to ban the use and sale of vape. Dzulkefly said his ministry had directed the task force to immediately discuss and evaluate existing related policies. He said the enforcement and efficacy of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 would be reviewed, and cases related to the act would be monitored.
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
MOH forms special committee to tackle vape misuse in schools
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has set up a special committee to address the misuse of electronic cigarettes or vape, particularly among school students, said Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the committee was formed following several viral incidents on social media involving student vape use, as well as cases that led to the deaths of vape users. 'This committee will meet soon and subsequently present its views and recommendations to me,' he told a press conference after attending the 2025 National Midwives and Nurses Day celebration here today. He added that the ministry's Public Health Division (BKA) is currently reviewing the effectiveness of existing enforcement and legislation related to vape misuse. 'The findings and discussions will be presented to the committee, which is chaired by deputy director-general (Public Health) Dr Ismuni Bohari, together with public health consultant Prof Datuk Dr Lokman Hakim Sulaiman,' he said. Dr Dzulkefly said the implementation of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852) was also a key reason behind the formation of the committee to curb vape usage. 'We are currently assessing the impact of existing regulations and conducting surveillance of vape-related cases,' he said. Recently, a 10-second video went viral on social media, showing a group of school students using vape devices in a surau. Another viral video featured an individual claiming to have suffered health complications due to vape addiction before he died last Wednesday.
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
MOH forms special committee to tackle vape abuse among students
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has set up a special committee to address the misuse of electronic cigarettes or vape, particularly among school students, said Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the committee was formed following several viral incidents on social media involving student vape use, as well as cases that led to the deaths of vape users. 'This committee will meet soon and subsequently present its views and recommendations to me,' he told a press conference after attending the 2025 National Midwives and Nurses Day celebration here today. He added that the ministry's Public Health Division (BKA) is currently reviewing the effectiveness of existing enforcement and legislation related to vape misuse. 'The findings and discussions will be presented to the committee, which is chaired by deputy director-general (Public Health) Dr Ismuni Bohari, together with public health consultant Prof Datuk Dr Lokman Hakim Sulaiman,' he said. Dr Dzulkefly said the implementation of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852) was also a key reason behind the formation of the committee to curb vape usage. 'We are currently assessing the impact of existing regulations and conducting surveillance of vape-related cases,' he said. Recently, a 10-second video went viral on social media, showing a group of school students using vape devices in a surau. Another viral video featured an individual claiming to have suffered health complications due to vape addiction before he died last Wednesday.
New Straits Times
13-05-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Special committee to examine vape misuse
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has set up a special committee to examine the misuse of vapes and cigarettes especially among students. The decision follows reports of underage vape use and a case allegedly linked to a vaping-related death. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said he directed a team to evaluate enforcement under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 and to monitor those involved to support evidence-based decisions. He said the committee is chaired by Deputy Director-General of Health (Public Health) Dr Ismuni Bohari. He said the move follows the recent full enforcement of the Control of Smoking and Tobacco Products Act 2024 (Act 852) on Oct 1 last year. "We take note of the few cases that have gone viral on social media, involving a group of students and an incident that resulted in death due to vaping. "However, (on the case involving death) preliminary investigations found that there were other comorbidities that need to be clarified before any decision is made," Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad told reporters. He said the ministry remains committed to tackling vaping in a comprehensive manner.
