2FIRSTS | Malaysia health minister says court conviction over vape promotion sets key precedent for Act 852 enforcement
Malaysia's health minister stated a recent court conviction for vape promotion establishes a key precedent for enforcing the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act.Summary
Malaysia’s Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad announced that a recent court decision convicting a public figure for promoting vape products sets a significant legal precedent for the enforcement of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act (Act 852). The ruling reinforces the existing bans on advertising, promotion, and sponsorship of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and vapes. Dzulkefly emphasized that the law applies universally, regardless of an individual’s status as a celebrity, influencer, or business owner, and that popularity does not exempt anyone from legal consequences. While legal action is considered a last resort, authorities will pursue it if warnings are disregarded. The case involved comedian Shahmira Muhammad, known as Shuib Sepahtu, who was fined RM10,000 for promoting vaping on a podcast.
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