PETALING JAYA: The continued sale of unregulated vapes in physical stores and vape devices online reflects the urgent need for comprehensive enforcement, say anti-tobacco groups. Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control president Prof Dr Murallitharan Munisamy said enough time has lapsed since the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852) was passed, calling for a tighter crackdown. Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations’ Tobacco Control coordinator Muhammad Sha’ani Abdullah welcomed the removal of vape products from major e-commerce platforms. According to anti-tobacco activist NV Subbarow, more sundry shops are beginning to sell the products without any concerns. He also claimed that a store in George Town, Penang, is even giving complimentary vape juices to regular buyers if they introduce new “customers”.
