Joseph Lim Aug 22

#Asean countries could follow?

Malaysian health experts, activists suggest following #Singapore’s tough stance on #vaping 👍
"Singapore said it will treat it as a #drug issue with harsher penalties, incl'g #jail for sellers of #vapes w #harmful substances. Vaping has been banned in 🇸🇬 since 2018.. #Publichealth #medicine specialist Sharifa pointed out tt a lot of places hv banned vap'g but don't deem vape users as #drugusers. These incl Thailand, Hong Kong, Brunei & India"
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysian-health-experts-activists-suggest-following-singapores-tough-stance-on-vaping

Malaysian health experts, activists suggest following Singapore’s tough stance on vaping

A survey shows the use of vape and e-cigarettes among students and youth in Malaysia is increasing. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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#Malaysia’s move toward #nationwide #vape #ban is good for #health, bad for others
"🇲🇾 is set to emulate neighbor #Singapore & #banvaping, in an effort to curb ris'g misuse. Te move, while lauded by health advocates, has met w resistance fr the pro-vape lobby.. Singaporeans make up a chunk of te clientele for vape biz'es across te border in JB.. If te #socioeconomic costs r too great, we shldn't allow an industry to profit while te losses r borne by #government & #society"
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysias-move-toward-nationwide-vape-ban-is-good-for-health-bad-for-others
Malaysia’s move towards nationwide vape ban draws mixed reaction from health experts, retailers

Implementation will be carried out in phases, starting with a ban on “open-system” or refillable vapes. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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