Terengganu's Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, announced that while the state has not banned the sale of electronic cigarettes or vapes, it will no longer approve the renewal of sales licenses for these products in premises owned by local authorities (PBT), according to a Bernama report on November 20th.
This measure aims to protect public interest, especially among the youth. Dr. Ahmad Samsuri stated that the state government has discussed this issue and decided not to renew licenses for premises under PBT jurisdiction, as they have the authority to prohibit the sale of vapes to safeguard the community.
On November 19, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad mentioned that the federal government will continue to regulate vapes through the Public Health (Control of Tobacco Products) Regulations 2024 (Act 852), effective from October 1.
He emphasized that while the federal government does not ban vape sales nationwide, it allows state governments to set their own policies, including prohibiting sales through local authorities. (Read more: "Malaysia to Implement Gradual Approach to Vape Regulation, Says Health Minister")
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