AS more states move to ban the retail sale of vape products, industry players and consumer representatives have urged the government to adopt a more balanced regulatory approach.
They claimed that outright bans could fuel the black market.
Citing the existing framework under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), the Malaysian Vape Chamber of Commerce (MVCC) and Consumer Choice Centre Malaysia highlighted the need for effective enforcement of national regulations rather than sweeping prohibitions at the state level.
“The vape industry in Malaysia is not a fringe sector. It is a legal, regulated industry that contributes significantly to the national economy,” said the MVCC and CCC in a joint statement.
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