Regulating Vape: What Malaysia Can Learn From Other Countries – Liu Hai Kuok
July 21, 2023 by galencentre.org
Regulating Vape: What Malaysia Can Learn From Other Countries – Liu Hai Kuok
In June, the government sent the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023 back to the Parliamentary Special Select Committee for further review. Among others, the committee will look into ways to regulate not just conventional cigarettes, but also tobacco alternatives like vapes. This is a move in the right direction, considering vaping has become increasingly popular in Malaysia. The Madani government can learn from other countries on how to regulate vaping.
20.90% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 5.2 million current smokers in Malaysia 40.80% of men are current smokers but only 0.50% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
