According to a report from Time magazine, Malaysia is considering a ban on all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, for individuals born after 2007.
The Malaysian Minister of Health recently presented the "2022 Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill" to parliament. The bill prohibits individuals born after January 1, 2007 from smoking, purchasing, or possessing tobacco products, even if they are over the age of 18. It also prohibits retailers from selling tobacco products to individuals in this age group.
On July 27th, New Zealand proposed a similar law that would ban the sale of tobacco products to individuals born after 2009. The Malaysian Minister of Health stated that the "Inter-generational Plan" aims to curb the use of tobacco products and establish a smoke-free generation in Malaysia to reduce the number of smokers.
According to reports, the bill was initially planned to apply to everyone born after 2005. After consulting with stakeholders, the bill was extended by two years to allow for the development of implementation plans, community education, and law enforcement.
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