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Fully enforced from Oct 1, 2025, the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 is expected to curb unhealthy smoking-related activities in Malaysia - including the use of electronic cigarettes or vape - especially among minors, and ultimately pave the way for a smoke-free Malaysia or an ‘endgame generation’. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay

The state government is working with the Penang State Health Department, airlines, particularly international carriers and airport authorities to raise public awareness of the smoking ban in public areas. (Photo by Mohd RASFAN / AFP)

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The government is pressing ahead with the ban due to rising health risks linked to vape use, including liquids contaminated with banned substances such as synthetic cannabis. - Bernama file photo

Children are now using e-cigarettes at higher rates than adults. - Bernama file photo

Youth and Sports Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Dr Nagulendran Kangayatkarasu, speaks during a press conference in conjunction with the 2025 Asean Sports Integrity and Anti-Doping Symposium today. Photo by Bernama. --fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED

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Dzulkefly. Photo courtesy of Health Ministry.

Hazwani took her husband for a medical check-up after noticing his condition was getting weaker.

Wong, who is also the Finance Minister, said many of the vapes are not just e-cigarettes, but are laced with addictive and harmful substances like etomidate, which could make matters worse in future for the user.