Malaysian E-cigarette Groups Request Policy Differentiation from Tobacco

Jul.31.2022

Four Malaysian e-cigarette groups request government differentiate between combustible tobacco and e-cigarettes in policy-making.

Recently, four electronic cigarette groups, including the Malaysian Retail Electronic Cigarette Association, have urged the government to distinguish between combustible tobacco and electronic cigarette products in its policy-making. They have called for a differentiation in policies between the two types of products.

Behind the Malaysian Vape Retailers Association, Malaysian E-Vaporizer and Tobacco Alternatives Association, Malaysian E-Cigarette Merchants Association, and the Malaysian E-Cigarette Association are numerous electronic cigarette companies and professionals. Currently, the electronic cigarette manufacturing, distribution, and retail sectors in Malaysia employ 15,000 workers. The president of the Malaysian Vape Retailers Association stated, "As an association representing the local electronic cigarette industry, we believe our viewpoints are crucial when developing regulations for this industry.

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