Key Points:
·Proposal: Ban the production and sale of e-cigarettes and e-cigarette products in the state of Malacca, Malaysia.
·Review timeline: The proposal will be submitted to the state executive council for review in late 2025.
·Health risks: E-cigarettes contain various harmful heavy metals (such as nickel, chromium, arsenic, etc.), are classified as a Group 1 carcinogen, and may also lead to mental health issues.
【2Firsts News Flash】According to a report by FMT on July 23, the health department in Malacca, Malaysia is preparing a proposal to ban the manufacture and sale of e-cigarettes or e-cigarette products in the state. Ngwe Hee Sem, chairman of the Malacca State Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee, stated that the proposal will be submitted to the state executive council for a decision later in 2025.
According to the Malaysian National News Agency, Vishwasan stated at the Malacca State Assembly meeting:
“The state government has not yet taken a position on whether to support or oppose the ban, as the matter is still under review.”
He made the above statement in response to Low Chee Leong's inquiry about the state government's stance on the sale of e-cigarettes.
Wilson stated that although e-cigarettes are often considered a safer alternative to traditional smoking, they still pose risks of addiction and health hazards due to their nicotine content, and are not completely safe.
He pointed out that e-liquid contains various harmful heavy metals such as nickel, chromium, and arsenic, all of which are classified as Group 1 carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.
“They also contain toxic cobalt harmful to the lungs, as well as cadmium which can damage the kidneys and is associated with cancer. These heavy metals are also linked to mental health issues, including depression.”
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