UI Bans Vape Use on All Campus Areas, Violators Face Rp 500,000 Fine
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The University of Indonesia (UI) has banned the use of conventional cigarettes and vapes on all campus areas, with the threat of sanctions of up to a fine of IDR 500,000.
The University of Indonesia issued Rector's Regulation Number 40 of 2026, which tightened the rules for Smoke-Free Areas on campus. |This new regulation expands the definition of cigarettes to include vapes, shisha, and all heated tobacco products. |The ban applies across all campus areas with gradual sanctions ranging from verbal warnings to fines of Rp500,000.
According to the Minister of Industry, restrictions on the use of a product in certain environments can encourage consumers to shift to other products.
The South Sumatra Provincial Government is reviewing regional regulations regarding the ban on vape use.
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House of Representatives Commission III member Nasyirul Falah Amru said the use of vapes or e-cigarettes is against religious law and should be a serious concern for the state.
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