Malaysia’s Impending Vape Ban Poses Multiple Threats

Malaysia’s Impending Vape Ban Poses Multiple Threats

Malaysia is set to ban sales of all vaping products, phasing them out by mid-2026. The decision follows a period of uncertainty and U-turns. The government declared in 2023 that it would regulate vapes, but soon appeared to pull back on that idea, before floating it again. On September 25, Health Minister Datum Seri Dzulkefly Ahmed confirmed the new plan, saying, “It is no longer a question of if we ban, but when we ban.” Dr. Sharifa Ezat Wan Pu…