Tag: Malaysia
Malaysia: New Smoking Law but No Progress in Harm Reduction
About 25% of Malaysia’s population smokes, and this rate can be partly attributed to the lack of harm reduction/smoking cessation initiatives by local lawmakers....
Malaysia Drafting New Tobacco Law that Includes E-Cigarettes
Last October, deputy minister Dr. Lee Boon Chye, from the Health Ministry of Malaysia had announced that as of this year, the government would...
Malaysia: Actions to Prevent the Sales of Nicotine-Laced E-Liquids
Last October, Dr Lee announced that as of next year, the government will be banning smoking in all eateries, including open-air outlets across Malaysia....
Malaysia: Nicotine-Free E-Liquids Exempt from Vaping Ban
Last week, Dr Lee announced that as of next year, the government will be banning smoking in all eateries, including open-air outlets across Malaysia....
Malaysia: Big Tobacco Says That Cigarette Tax Will Boost Illegal Trade
As of Aug 29th, a 10% tax has been implemented on cigarettes, which will naturally cause existing prices to increase. In response to this,...
BAT Cautious About Introducing Cigarette Alternatives in Malaysia
“We are a bit concerned that if we were to introduce this type of products, the regulatory framework is not as sharp as it...
Police, pharma raids hit every Malaysian vape shop
The International Network of Nicotine Consumer Organisations (INNCO) has told Vaping Post that every vape shop in Malaysia seems to have been raided in...
Poll shows TPD failure, while global fight over vape laws continues
Malaysia’s most populous state is now threatening to jail anyone who vapes in public parks or shopping centres, while their counterparts in the Indian...
