Over 1,900 e-cigarettes seized in Johor; Malaysia to enforce nationwide ban from 2016

Oct.17

Over 1900 e-cigarette products seized in Johor shopping center; state-wide ban enforced since 2016; 10 illegal traders issued notices; national ban planned by 2026.

Key points：

The Johor state health department seized over 1900 e-cigarette related products at shopping centers.
The ban on e-cigarettes has been enforced in Johor state since 2016, with notices issued to 10 illegal traders.
Malaysia is planning to ban the sale of e-cigarettes nationwide by 2026.

2Firsts,on October 16, 2025, the Johor state government conducted a enforcement operation at a shopping center in Johor Bahru to crack down on the illegal sale of e-cigarettes, seizing over 1900 e-cigarette-related products, as reported by straitstimes.

Despite the ban on e-cigarette sales in Johor state, some vendors are still openly selling these products.

Johor Health and Environment Committee Chairman Ling Tian Soon stated that during this operation, enforcement officers discovered these e-cigarette products at stalls selling portable fans and mobile phone accessories.

The confiscated items include disposable e-cigarettes, e-cigarette devices, and various flavors of e-liquid. These products often feature modern packaging designs and are marketed with a variety of flavors to appeal to young consumers.

Ling Tian Soon emphasized that the Johor state government will collaborate with the health department and relevant agencies to strictly crack down on the sale of e-cigarettes, and urged the public to actively report similar illegal activities. Meanwhile, Malaysian Health Minister Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad stated that there are plans to achieve a nationwide ban on e-cigarettes by the mid-2026, demonstrating a firm determination to combat smoking habits.

Image source: straitstimes.

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[1] Johor to step up efforts to weed out vape traders

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