Despite contract uncertainty, Pan Gon gets FAM’s support as Harimau Malaya gear up for 2026 World Cup/2027 Asian Cup qualifiersA news report today today stated that teenagers can easily buy vapes and e-cigarettes online, causing worry for parents and teachers. — Picture by Hari AnggaraKUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The Malaysian Medical Association has encouraged parents of children below 18-years-old harmed by e-cigarettes or vaping to consider taking legal action against the government.
He said that the association demands that the government immediately re-list nicotine gels and liquids as a controlled substance under the Poisons Act 1952 following its decision to decouple the Generational End Game from the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023.He said the Health Ministry should demonstrate leadership by facilitating the swift passage of the Bill for the stringent regulation of the smoking and vaping industry.
“This Bill has been deliberated on from the time of the previous government to the current government. Any ministry, before the tabling of such an important bill in parliament, would have consulted their legal team or even the Attorney General’s Chambers for their views and advice,” he said. The English daily discovered that these products are sold on popular e-commerce websites and individual vape sellers’ sites which cost less than RM40 on average.
“Things are now getting out of control. Students keep their vapes inside their bags. Many have admitted that they bought them online,” the CAP senior education officer was quoted as saying.