Malaysia Targets Full Vape Ban by Mid-2026

Malaysia targets full vape ban by mid-2026

Malaysia's Health Minister announces plans for a nationwide vape ban by mid-2026, citing growing public and mental health concerns. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Federal gov’t firm on full vape ban, Cabinet proposal expected early 2026

By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Dec 17: The Federal governmentis moving ahead with plans to impose a full ban on electronic cigarettes and vaping devices, with a Cabinet memorandum on the proposal expected to be tabled in early 2026. According to a TVS news, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said while the memorandum was not presented at the last Cabinet meeting, is currently being finalised, highlighting the government’s resolve to tack…

Health Minister: E-Cigarette, Vape Ban To Be Tabled Early 2026

Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says that the government will be moving forward on implementing a full ban on e-cigarettes and vape products. Bernama cites the minister as saying that a Cabinet Memorandum (MJM) is expected to be tabled early next year. “We are moving towards the ban. The main question is the timing. I am confident it will be as soon as possible, by mid-2026 or at the latest by the end of next year”, he was quoted as saying. This…

'Not if, but when': Malaysia moving towards banning vapes by mid-2026

Malaysian Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said that the country is moving decisively towards a full ban on vaping and that it hopes to implement the new legislation by mid-2026.Speaking to local media after a visit to Hospital Permai in Johor Baru on Tuesday (Dec 16), he said that the Cabinet has already agreed on the direction towards banning vape products across the country, reported The Star."It is not about whether we ban vape or not, but wh…