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Malay Mail
25-04-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Vape sales to be banned across Terengganu starting August
KUALA TERENGGANU, April 25 — The Terengganu government will ban the sale of electronic cigarette (vape) products at all premises throughout the state starting August 1. State Local Government, Housing and Health Committee chairman Datuk Wan Sukairi Wan Abdullah said the decision, made at Wednesday's state executive councillors' meeting, was a proactive measure to curb the sale and use of vape products, which may have negative health effects on the younger generation. "Among the agreed decisions is that the state government will maintain its existing policy of not approving a business licence for any premises selling vape products, in line with the by-laws in effect across all local authority areas in Terengganu. "Business licence conditions will also be refined to ensure the vape sales ban can be fully enforced," he said in a statement last night. Wan Sukairi stated that any vape business operators who continue selling after the ban takes effect will face strict action under Local Government Act 1976 (Act 171) bylaws, including fines, seizures and court action. To demonstrate commitment and firmness, the state has also decided not to accept any form of sponsorship from vape manufacturers or distributors for any events involving the state government, he added. "A three-month grace from May 1 to July 31, 2025 will be provided before full enforcement begins on August 1, including actions related to vape business advertisements. "To support affected vape operators, the state, through the Entrepreneur Development Foundation (YPU), will offer participation in entrepreneurship courses as well as other business opportunities in more sustainable and safer sectors," he said. — Bernama
The Sun
24-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Terengganu to ban vape sales from August 1
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu government will ban the sale of electronic cigarette (vape) products at all premises throughout the state starting Aug 1. State Local Government, Housing and Health Committee chairman Datuk Wan Sukairi Wan Abdullah said the decision, made at yesterday's state executive councillors' meeting, was a proactive measure to curb the sale and use of vape products, which may have negative health effects on the younger generation. 'Among the agreed decisions is that the state government will maintain its existing policy of not approving a business licence for any premises selling vape products, in line with the by-laws in effect across all local authority areas in Terengganu. 'Business licence conditions will also be refined to ensure the vape sales ban can be fully enforced,' he said in a statement tonight. Wan Sukairi stated that any vape business operators who continue selling after the ban takes effect will face strict action under Local Government Act 1976 (Act 171) bylaws, including fines, seizures and court action. To demonstrate commitment and firmness, the state has also decided not to accept any form of sponsorship from vape manufacturers or distributors for any events involving the state government, he added. 'A three-month grace from May 1 to July 31, 2025 will be provided before full enforcement begins on Aug 1, including actions related to vape business advertisements. 'To support affected vape operators, the state, through the Entrepreneur Development Foundation (YPU), will offer participation in entrepreneurship courses as well as other business opportunities in more sustainable and safer sectors,' he said.
New Straits Times
24-04-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Terengganu to ban vape sales from Aug 1
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu government will ban the sale of electronic cigarette (vape) products at all premises throughout the state starting Aug 1. State Local Government, Housing and Health Committee chairman Datuk Wan Sukairi Wan Abdullah said the decision, made at yesterday's state executive councillors' meeting, was a proactive measure to curb the sale and use of vape products, which may have negative health effects on the younger generation. "Among the agreed decisions is that the state government will maintain its existing policy of not approving a business licence for any premises selling vape products, in line with the by-laws in effect across all local authority areas in Terengganu. "Business licence conditions will also be refined to ensure the vape sales ban can be fully enforced," he said in a statement tonight. Wan Sukairi stated that any vape business operators who continue selling after the ban takes effect will face strict action under Local Government Act 1976 (Act 171) bylaws, including fines, seizures and court action. To demonstrate commitment and firmness, the state has also decided not to accept any form of sponsorship from vape manufacturers or distributors for any events involving the state government, he added. "A three-month grace from May 1 to July 31 will be provided before full enforcement begins on Aug 1, including actions related to vape business advertisements. "To support affected vape operators, the state, through the Entrepreneur Development Foundation (YPU), will offer participation in entrepreneurship courses as well as other business opportunities in more sustainable and safer sectors," he said. – BERNAMA
The Star
24-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Terengganu enforces ban on e-cigarettes, vapes starting Aug 1
PETALING JAYA: Terengganu is set to enforce the ban on the sale of e-cigarettes and vapes at business premises in the state on Aug 1, says state executive councillor for local government, housing and health, Datuk Wan Sukairi Wan Abdullah. Wan Sukairi said the state exco had agreed to enforce the ban in a meeting on Apr 23. He said that the advertising of these products would also be banned. 'The state government is calling upon all parties to give their full cooperation to ensure that this policy becomes a success for the well-being of the people and a healthier development of Terengganu,' he said. 'The decision was a proactive action on the state's part to ban the sale and use of e-cigarettes and vapes that can bring a negative impact to the health of the people, especially the younger generation,' he said in a statement on Thursday(Apr 24). Wan Sukairi stated that the state would uphold its business licensing policy, meaning that licences for vape and e-cigarette businesses would not be granted. He said compounds would be imposed on premises which continue to sell vapes and e-cigarettes after the ban has been enforced. Aside from that, products would be seized, and sellers who continue to sell the products can be charged under the Local Government Act. 'The state government has also decided not to receive any form of sponsorship from vape product producers or distributors for programmes and events organised by the government, including advertising vape products,' he said. Wan Sukairi said licensing regulations would be updated to ensure that the vape sale ban can be enforced thoroughly. The state government would also assist employees of vape businesses and their employees by offering entrepreneurship courses through Yayasan Pembangunan Usahawan (YPU) to enable them to venture into more sustainable employment opportunities.
