Malaysian Health Ministry Proposes Vape Liquid Tax Increase
October 08, 2025 by tobaccoreporter.com
Malaysian Health Ministry Proposes Vape Liquid Tax Increase
The Malaysian Ministry of Health plans to raise excise duty on vape liquids tenfold, proposing MYR4 per mL, ahead of a complete ban on e-cigarettes. The Ministry seeks to align vape taxes with those on cigarettes to discourage vaping. Industry representatives push back, suggesting a maximum tax of 80 sen per milliliter to prevent increased illicit trade. The government aims to implement the ban gradually through education and enforcement, pending Cabinet approval.
17.90% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 4.9 million current smokers in Malaysia 33.60% of men are current smokers but only 0.50% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
