According to a report by Bernama on August 24, the regulations and orders of the Malaysian "Public Health Tobacco Control Products Act 2024" (Act 852) are currently in the final stage. After obtaining final approval from the Attorney General's Office, the Ministry of Health will implement these regulations, including measures to combat the sale of e-cigarettes.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad stated that once the relevant regulations and orders are approved, the matter will be handed over to the Ministry of Health for implementation, including taking measures to crack down on the sale of e-cigarettes through vending machines.
With this bill, we will be able to more effectively address these issues. Previously, the Ministry of Health had announced that the bill would be implemented within this month, but not everything is within the control of the Ministry of Health.
Zoqui Fili stated that they are collaborating with other departments, such as the Office of the Attorney General, to carefully review regulations and orders to avoid any harm. He mentioned that "the devil is in the details.
He added:
We will continue to use the 2004 Tobacco Products Control Regulations (PPKHT) until the full implementation of the new law, ensuring there will be no gaps in enforcement.
At the same time, Zukeyfir called on local governments to actively cooperate in implementing smoke-free zone measures in crowded areas, such as the Terengganu Smoke-Free Zone (TBAR) initiative at Pantai Batu Buruk in Kuala Terengganu. He pointed out that besides Terengganu state, similar measures have also been implemented in Penang, Malacca, and Kelantan.
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