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The Star
20-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
Selangor cracks down on e-cigarette ads
SHAH ALAM: All local authorities in Selangor have been instructed to take immediate action to confiscate advertisements related to e-cigarette products in the state. State public health and environment committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin said the decision was made during a coordination meeting she chaired on May 16 to discuss the proposal of banning the sale of e-cigarettes in Selangor. 'This action is in line with the provisions of the Control of Tobacco Product for Public Health Act 2023 (Act 852), which explicitly prohibits any form of advertising, promotion and sponsorship related to electronic smoking products,' she said in a statement yesterday. According to a Bernama report, Jamaliah said the meeting also examined various issues related to the use and sale of e-cigarettes, including enforcement challenges, licensing, legal aspects and monitoring. 'The issue of online sales was also discussed, as it is difficult to control and is often the main channel for teenagers to obtain these products. 'According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2022 report, it is estimated that nearly 14.9% of male teenagers aged 13 to 17 in Malaysia use e-cigarettes. 'This statistic is very worrying and calls for urgent proactive action at the state level,' she added. She said the state government, through the Public Health Standing Committee, will hold a follow-up meeting soon to discuss policy options that should be considered before the final proposal is presented at the state executive council meeting for a decision. Jamaliah said the step aims to ensure that every policy introduced by the state government takes into account the impact on public health and future generations. 'The state government also highly welcomes the active role of parents, educational institutions, civil society and relevant agencies at the state and federal levels to ensure that the actions taken are truly effective and sustainable,' she added.
New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Selangor orders local councils to remove all vape advertisements
SHAH ALAM: Local authorities in Selangor have been instructed to seize and remove advertisements related to vape products across all advertising media, whether physical or digital. State Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin said the action aligns with provisions under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2023 (Act 852), which prohibits all forms of advertising, promotion, and sponsorship of electronic smoking products. She said the decision was made following a coordination meeting she chaired on the proposal to consider banning the sale of electronic cigarettes in Selangor. The meeting examined various issues related to the use and sale of vapes, including enforcement challenges, licensing, legal aspects and monitoring. "The issue of online sales was also discussed, as it is difficult to regulate and often becomes the main channel through which teenagers access these products. "This is especially concerning as vape usage among teenagers has seen a significant rise. "According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2022, an estimated 14.9 per cent of male adolescents aged 13 to 17 in Malaysia are vape users. "These statistics are alarming and highlight the urgent need for proactive state-level action," she said. The meeting was also attended by Selangor health director Dr Ummi Kalthom Shamsuddin, representatives from the State Economic Planning Unit, local authorities and district health officers. Jamaliah said the state government, through the Public Health Standing Committee, will hold a follow-up meeting soon to discuss suitable policy options before presenting the final proposal to the state executive council meeting for a decision. "The state government wants to ensure that every policy introduced takes into account its impact on public health and future generations. "The state also greatly welcomes the active roles of parents, educational institutions, civil society, and relevant agencies at both the state and federal levels," she added.
Daily Express
20-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Express
Selangor enforces vape ad ban amid rising teen use
Published on: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 20, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: SHAH ALAM: All local authorities in Selangor have been instructed to take immediate action to seize and confiscate advertisements related to electronic cigarette products in the state. State public health and environment committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin said the decision was made during a coordination meeting chaired by her on May 16 to discuss the proposal of banning the sale of electronic cigarettes in Selangor. "This action is in line with the provisions of the Control of Tobacco Product for Public Health Act 2023 (Act 852), which explicitly prohibits any form of advertising, promotion and sponsorship related to electronic smoking products,' she said in a statement on Tuesday (May 20). Jamaliah said the meeting also examined various issues related to the use and sale of electronic cigarettes, including enforcement challenges, licencing, legal aspects and monitoring. "The issue of online sales was also discussed, as it is difficult to control and is often the main channel for teenagers to obtain these products. Advertisement According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2022 report, it is estimated that nearly 14.9 per cent of male teenagers aged 13 to 17 in Malaysia use electronic cigarettes. This statistic is very worrying and calls for urgent proactive action at the state level,' she said. Following this, she said the state government, through the Public Health Standing Committee, will hold a follow-up meeting soon to discuss policy options that should be considered before the final proposal is presented at the state executive council meeting for a decision. Jamaliah said the step is to ensure that every policy introduced by the state government takes into account the impact on public health and future generations. "The state government also highly welcomes the active role of parents, educational institutions, civil society and relevant agencies at the state and federal levels to ensure that the actions taken are truly effective and sustainable,' she added. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
20-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
Selangor orders seizure of all e-cigarette ads
SHAH ALAM: All local authorities in Selangor have been instructed to take immediate action to seize and confiscate advertisements related to electronic cigarette products in the state. State public health and environment committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin said the decision was made during a coordination meeting chaired by her on May 16 to discuss the proposal of banning the sale of electronic cigarettes in Selangor. "This action is in line with the provisions of the Control of Tobacco Product for Public Health Act 2023 (Act 852), which explicitly prohibits any form of advertising, promotion and sponsorship related to electronic smoking products,' she said in a statement on Tuesday (May 20). Jamaliah said the meeting also examined various issues related to the use and sale of electronic cigarettes, including enforcement challenges, licensing, legal aspects and monitoring. "The issue of online sales was also discussed, as it is difficult to control and is often the main channel for teenagers to obtain these products. According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2022 report, it is estimated that nearly 14.9 per cent of male teenagers aged 13 to 17 in Malaysia use electronic cigarettes. This statistic is very worrying and calls for urgent proactive action at the state level,' she said. Following this, she said the state government, through the Public Health Standing Committee, will hold a follow-up meeting soon to discuss policy options that should be considered before the final proposal is presented at the state executive council meeting for a decision. Jamaliah said the step is to ensure that every policy introduced by the state government takes into account the impact on public health and future generations. "The state government also highly welcomes the active role of parents, educational institutions, civil society and relevant agencies at the state and federal levels to ensure that the actions taken are truly effective and sustainable,' she added.- Bernama
