The main points are as follows:
1. The Selangor state government, in collaboration with the Public Health Committee, the Chief Minister's Office, and the State Health Department, will hold a meeting in the near future to assess the necessity of a total ban on the sale of e-cigarettes.
2. Selangor currently only issues licenses for the sale of electronic devices, excluding e-cigarette devices or e-liquid products, indicating a regulatory gap at the local level.
3. Federal agencies such as the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDN) will be involved to ensure a comprehensive evaluation in terms of legality, enforcement, and socio-economic impact.
According to a report by the Malaysian National News Agency, the Selangor State Committee of Public Health and Environment, the State Chief Minister's Office, and the State Health Department (JKNS) will soon convene a joint meeting to review whether it is necessary to ban the sale of e-cigarettes in the state of Selangor.
Chairperson of the Selangor State Public Health and Environment Committee, Jamaliah Jamaluddin, stated that the meeting will also invite other stakeholders, including relevant federal and state government departments and agencies, as well as local governments (PBT) to participate in the discussion.
In a statement today, she said, "The discussion is expected to also involve agencies such as the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDN) to fully understand the enforcement, legal aspects, and the impact of the ban on the socioeconomic aspects of society."
She pointed out that at the federal level, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and State Health Departments (JKNS) play crucial roles in regulating the registration, labeling, and packaging of tobacco products, as well as enforcing bans on smoking and e-cigarettes. These responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the Public Health (Control of Smoking Product) Act 2024 (Act 852).
At the state government level, she explained that currently business licenses issued by local governments only cover the sale of electronic devices and do not include e-cigarette devices or e-liquid products.
She emphasized, "The state government must clarify that any decision will be based on detailed research, and will take into account the interests of public health, law enforcement effectiveness, and the well-being of the people of Selangor."
"I appreciate the concerns from all parties, including the Deputy Chief Police Officer Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay and his recent proposal. We promise to thoroughly and inclusively examine this issue."
Previously, the government of Dangjialou Province announced that starting from August 1, 2025, a policy prohibiting the sale of e-cigarette products will be implemented province-wide.
On April 18, 2025, the Selangor Chief Minister Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari also stated that the state government is prepared to reassess the necessity of banning e-cigarette sales in Selangor based on the advice of the Health Minister.
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