Johor Maintains Ban on Sale of Vape Products

According to a recent report by the New Straits Times, the Johor state government in Malaysia will continue to uphold the ban on the sale of electronic cigarette products, including e-cigarettes and e-liquids, which has been in place since 2016.

Johor is a state in southern Malaysia, bordering Singapore, and is the southernmost state in Malaysia. The state holds significant economic and strategic importance, serving as one of Malaysia's primary industrial, commercial, and tourism centers.

Mohd Jafni Md Shukor | Image source: New Straits Times

Mohd Jafni Md Shukor, the chairman of Johor State Housing and Local Government Committee, announced that a decision made at a state administrative council meeting seven years ago remains valid, despite Malaysia's government starting to impose a consumption tax on nicotine (in liquid and gel forms) used in e-cigarettes since April 1st.

Ever since the ban on electronic cigarettes came into effect, the state government has issued notices to all local authorities (PBT) to prohibit the sale of electronic cigarette products.

Mohamad stated, "We will wait for further instructions from the federal government. So far, we have not received any official directives regarding the ban of electronic cigarette products, but at the state level, we will still adhere to the 2016 policy.

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The Malaysian government has imposed a consumption tax of 0.4 Malaysian Ringgit per milliliter on e-liquids. Manufacturers are required to register before April 30th.

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The state of Johor continues to prohibit the sale of vape products.