Melaka Cracks Down on Unlicensed Vape Retailers with Fines and Seizures

Dec.10

Melaka’s local authorities are intensifying enforcement against unlicensed e-cigarette retailers by issuing notices, imposing fines, and seizing illegal products. State executive councillor Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem said only premises meeting the required conditions will be granted trading licences under the Licensing of Trades (Local Authorities) By-Laws 2010.

Key points

Date: December 10, 2025
Location: Melaka, Malaysia
Spokesperson: Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem, State Executive Councillor for Health, Human Resources, and Unity
Action: Notices, fines, and seizure of goods from unlicensed vape retailers
Legal basis: Licensing of Trades (Local Authorities) By-Laws 2010
Coordination: Melaka state government and the Ministry of Health
Additional efforts: Anti-vaping education in schools and communities; retail inspections to prevent sales to minors

2Firsts, December 10, 2025 – According to Bernama, Melaka’s local authorities have intensified enforcement against unlicensed e-cigarette retailers by issuing notices, imposing fines, and seizing goods.

State Executive Councillor for Health, Human Resources, and Unity Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem said only premises that meet the stipulated conditions will be granted licences to trade in electronic cigarettes, in line with the Licensing of Trades (Local Authorities) By-Laws 2010.

“These enforcement actions support both the state government and the Ministry of Health, which holds sole jurisdiction over regulating vape products and sales to minors,” he said during the state legislative assembly session at the Seri Negeri Complex.

He was responding to a question from Kerk Chee Yee (PH–Ayer Keroh), who asked about efforts to curb vape usage and its public health risks.

Ngwe added that the state government, in collaboration with partner agencies, runs health education and anti-vaping campaigns in schools and communities, and conducts targeted inspections of retailers to prevent sales to minors.

Image source: Bernama

References:

[1] Melaka's Local Authorities Crackdown On Unlicensed e-Cigarette Retailers

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[1] Malaysian Customs Seizes Over US$3.4 Million in E-Cigarettes and Vape Liquids Shipped from China and Transported Overland

[2] Malaysia’s Home Ministry Urges Study of IQOS Tobacco Device Ahead of Potential Legislation

[3] Selangor preparing regulatory policy that may gradually prohibit vape use

[4] Sarawak Cabinet Approves Gradual Ban on Vape Products to Curb Rising Youth Use

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