Key Highlights:
1. The Malaysian Ministry of Education has banned the sale of candies resembling e-cigarettes in schools.
2. The Minister of Education is calling on local governments and health departments to assist in controlling the sale of e-cigarette-like products outside of schools.
Fadhlina Sidek, Malaysia's Education Minister, said selling candy resembling e-cigarettes in schools is prohibited, and the Ministry of Education will take strict action against anyone selling such items, The Star reported on March 10.
Fadelina emphasized that local authorities need to work with the Health Department to control the sale of products like e-cigarettes outside of schools. She hopes that schools can collaborate with relevant departments to discuss solutions to this issue.
The Consumers Association of Penang has issued a warning that the increasing availability of e-cigarette and syringe-shaped candies in the market may normalize smoking behavior among children. The association's education officer, N.V. Subbarow, stated that these products are highly realistic in design, with bright colors and eye-catching features that easily attract children.
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