The Malaysian government is actively considering a complete ban on the sale and use of all electronic cigarettes and vape products, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed in the Dewan Rakyat. He stressed that while a ban is being explored, its implementation would require careful and comprehensive study of the legal, enforcement, and public health implications.
This consideration comes in response to concerns from MPs about varying state-level actions against vape sales. A special committee on e-cigarettes met on July 22, 2025, to review control strategies and recommended further assessment of the industrial, economic, and licensing impacts should a total ban proceed. The Health Ministry now plans detailed discussions with the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Domestic Trade, Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, and the Attorney General’s Chambers.
For now, Dzulkefly emphasized that the ministry’s current priority is the strict enforcement of the **Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852)**. He noted this existing act is already having a significant impact. Since its enforcement on October 1, 2024, the number of smoking product brands applying for registration with the Health Ministry has dropped from over 3,200 (with 6,800 variants) to just 390 brands (with approximately 2,794 variants), indicating a substantial reduction in market diversity under the new regulatory framework.
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