No watchdog, more risk: Vape misuse soars amid regulatory void
May 12, 2025 by nst.com.my
No watchdog, more risk: Vape misuse soars amid regulatory void
The lack of a regulatory body in Malaysia to oversee vape product quality has contributed to their misuse, including drug consumption. Ridhwan Rosli of the Malaysian Vape Chamber of Commerce highlighted that without proper oversight, there’s no way to ensure product safety, leading to cases where vapes are used for illicit drug use.
17.90% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 4.7 million current smokers in Malaysia 33.60% of men are current smokers but only 0.50% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
