Malaysia to ban open pod vape systems this year, says health minister
Malaysia plans to ban open pod vape systems this year under a new anti-smoking law to protect public health.Summary
Malaysia's Health Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, announced plans to ban open pod vape systems this year, citing concerns about public health and the abuse of these systems with synthetic drugs. The ban, enforced under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), aims to protect future generations from non-communicable diseases, including conditions like “popcorn lung.” The Ministry of Health will not compromise on enforcing the Act and will present the ban to the Cabinet for approval. Additionally, the ministry is launching the Rakan KKM initiative, offering premium healthcare services at selected government hospitals, starting with Cyberjaya Hospital in the first quarter of 2026, to retain medical specialists within the public healthcare system.
(Source：Thesun)
