Court’s vape ruling sets legal precedent in enforcement of smoking control law, says Malaysian Health Minister
A Malaysian court's conviction of a celebrity for promoting vape establishes a legal precedent for enforcing the country's smoking control law.Summary
Malaysian Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad stated that a recent court decision convicting comedian Shahmira Muhammad, also known as Shuib Sepahtu, for promoting vaping sets a significant legal precedent for enforcing the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act (Act 852). Shuib Sepahtu was fined RM10,000 for the offense, which occurred during a podcast program two years prior. The Health Minister emphasized that the law prohibiting the advertising, promotion, and sponsorship of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and vape, applies to everyone equally, regardless of their status or influence. He warned that popularity does not exempt anyone from legal consequences and urged influencers and content creators to help discourage smoking culture, advocating for a healthier Malaysia.
(Source：Asia News Network)
