Sarawak minister says 253 minors charged, four fined over smoking and vaping offences in first five months of 2026

Sarawak minister says 253 minors charged, four fined over smoking and vaping offences in first five months of 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Four minors were issued compounds for the illegal purchase of smoking products between January and May this year, said Sarawak Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. She said the offence was committed under Section 13(3) of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024. During the same period, she said 253 minors were charged under Section 17 (1) for smoking …