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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa115.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://goodyfeed.com/malaysia-vape-ban/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://goodyfeed.com/malaysia-vape-ban/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/goodyfeed.com\/malaysia-vape-ban\/","crawl_time":1775524154,"first_indexed_time":1757558680,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,goodyfeed!\/malaysia-vape-ban\/ s443","src_root_hash":"2299834030910795115","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Malaysia Announces Nationwide Vape Ban in Stages - Goody Feed","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Last Updated on 2025-09-12 , 10:47 am\nMalaysia’s federal government will implement a complete ban on vape and e-cigarette sales in stages, starting with open-system devices before expanding to all vaping products nationwide.\nHealth Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad\nannounced\non 10 Sep 2025 that the ban will begin with open-system vape devices before gradually extending to all types of vaping products.\nImmediate Action on Open-System Devices\nThe ministry plans to prohibit open-system vape devices first due to their susceptibility to tampering and high prevalence of illicit substances. 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Malaysian Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh reported almost 20,000 cases of students vaping in schools during 2024.\nAnti-tobacco activist Muhammad Sha’ani Abdullah said Malaysia should align with Singapore, Thailand and Brunei, which have banned vapes.\nGradual Implementation Strategy\nDzulkefly cautioned that an abrupt ban could expose the government to legal challenges from industry players with legitimate expectations under Act 852.\nADVERTISEMENT\nThe government gazetted the regulatory framework on 2 Feb 2024, creating legal obligations that complicate immediate prohibition.\nThe ministry is studying legal, industry, government revenue, and licensing perspectives before full implementation.\nHere’s the REAL reason why everyone is hanging plushies on their bags, simplified for you:","attrs_markdown":"[Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/goodyfeed\/ \"Facebook\")     [Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/goody.feed\/ \"Instagram\")     [Linkedin](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/goodyfeed\/ \"Linkedin\")     [Telegram](https:\/\/t.me\/goodyfeedsg \"Telegram\")     [TikTok](https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@goodyfeedbluecats \"TikTok\")     [Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/goodyfeed \"Twitter\")     [Youtube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCt-9qlL7q9JPpPi1uOintfw \"Youtube\")\n\n- [News](https:\/\/goodyfeed.com\/category\/news\/)\n- [Lifestyle](https:\/\/goodyfeed.com\/category\/lifestyle\/)\n- [Deals](https:\/\/goodyfeed.com\/category\/deals\/)\n- [Food](https:\/\/goodyfeed.com\/category\/food\/)\n- [Entertainment](https:\/\/goodyfeed.com\/category\/entertainment\/)\n- [Laughs](https:\/\/goodyfeed.com\/category\/laughs\/)\n- [Spooks](https:\/\/goodyfeed.com\/category\/spooks\/)\n- [Tech](https:\/\/goodyfeed.com\/category\/tech\/)\n- [Work](https:\/\/goodyfeed.com\/category\/work\/)\n- [Featured](https:\/\/goodyfeed.com\/category\/featured\/)\n\n[Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/goodyfeed\/ \"Facebook\")     [Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/goody.feed\/ \"Instagram\")     [Linkedin](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/goodyfeed\/ \"Linkedin\")     [Telegram](https:\/\/t.me\/goodyfeedsg \"Telegram\")     [TikTok](https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@goodyfeedbluecats \"TikTok\")     [Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/goodyfeed \"Twitter\")     [Youtube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCt-9qlL7q9JPpPi1uOintfw \"Youtube\")\n\nSign in\n\nWelcome! 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Roughly 80% of seized vape products contained banned substances such as methamphetamine and cannabinoids.\n\nOver 70% of both closed and open-system devices tested in the first half of 2025 contained illegal substances.\n\nIn Singapore, they are laced with etomidate instead, and are called kpods. Watch this to know more about them:\n\n## **Legal Framework and Timeline**\nThe ban operates under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), which came into effect on 1 Oct 2024. Dzulkefly submitted a preliminary proposal report to the Cabinet on 22 Aug 2025 and will table a Cabinet memorandum on the vaping ban by end of 2025.\n\n“It is no longer a question of if we ban, but when we ban,” Dzulkefly told the Dewan Rakyat during the ministry’s winding-up debate on the 13th Malaysia Plan.\n\nWant to advertise your business on our website, or on *The Blue Cat*’s video series? [Click here\\!](https:\/\/goodyfeed.com\/advertise\/)\n\n![Cat with computer](https:\/\/goodyfeed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cat-computer.png)\n\nSix states have already moved to ban vape sales independently of federal action. Johor and Kelantan banned vape sales in 2016 and 2015 respectively. Kedah, Terengganu, Perlis, and Pahang have stopped issuing or renewing vape sales licences.\n\nPerak announced plans to block sales licences starting in Oct 2025.\n\n## **Enforcement Operations Launch**\nThe ministry launched “Operasi Selamat PaPa (paru-paru)” on 1 Aug 2025, a nationwide enforcement operation targeting illegal vape sales. The campaign involves the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, Royal Malaysian Police, Customs Department, local authorities, and civil society organisations.\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\nEnforcement includes revoking licences of premises caught selling illicit vape products.\n\n## **Industry Opposition and Legal Concerns**\nConsumer advocacy groups warn that prohibition could drive adult consumers to unregulated products. “The ban won’t eliminate demand. It will simply eliminate safe access,” said Tarmizi Anuwar from the Consumer Choice Centre.\n\nMalaysia Retail Electronic Cigarette Association president Datuk Adzwan Ab Manas warned that banning vape products would dismantle the regulated retail network and boost illicit trade.\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\n## **Health Concerns Drive Policy Change**\nThe Malaysian Medical Association called for a total ban on vaping and e-cigarette products in May 2025. Malaysian Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh reported almost 20,000 cases of students vaping in schools during 2024.\n\nAnti-tobacco activist Muhammad Sha’ani Abdullah said Malaysia should align with Singapore, Thailand and Brunei, which have banned vapes.\n\n## **Gradual Implementation Strategy**\nDzulkefly cautioned that an abrupt ban could expose the government to legal challenges from industry players with legitimate expectations under Act 852.\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\nThe government gazetted the regulatory framework on 2 Feb 2024, creating legal obligations that complicate immediate prohibition.\n\nThe ministry is studying legal, industry, government revenue, and licensing perspectives before full implementation.\n\n### Here’s the REAL reason why everyone is hanging plushies on their bags, simplified for you:\n[![](https:\/\/goodyfeed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/labubu-play-button.jpg)](https:\/\/goodyfeed.com\/yt447er.html)\n\n[Advertise With Us](https:\/\/goodyfeed.com\/advertise\/)\n\n[Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgoodyfeed.com%2Fmalaysia-vape-ban%2F \"Facebook\")\n\n[Telegram](https:\/\/telegram.me\/share\/url?url=https:\/\/goodyfeed.com\/malaysia-vape-ban\/&text=Malaysia+Announces+Nationwide+Vape+Ban+in+Stages \"Telegram\")\n\n[WhatsApp](https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=Malaysia+Announces+Nationwide+Vape+Ban+in+Stages%20%0A%0A%20https:\/\/goodyfeed.com\/malaysia-vape-ban\/ \"WhatsApp\")\n\n[Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Malaysia+Announces+Nationwide+Vape+Ban+in+Stages&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgoodyfeed.com%2Fmalaysia-vape-ban%2F&via=Goody+Feed \"Twitter\")\n\n[George Yang](https:\/\/goodyfeed.com\/author\/georgeyang\/)\n\nEmail: [\\[email protected\\]](https:\/\/goodyfeed.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#95ecf4fbf2bbf2f0fae7f2f0d5f2fafaf1ecf3f0f0f1bbf6faf8)\n\n#### Latest Articles\n- [Budget 2026 is All About AI. 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[Click here\\!](https:\/\/goodyfeed.com\/advertise\/)\n\n![Cat with computer](https:\/\/goodyfeed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cat-computer.png)\n\nSix states have already moved to ban vape sales independently of federal action. Johor and Kelantan banned vape sales in 2016 and 2015 respectively. Kedah, Terengganu, Perlis, and Pahang have stopped issuing or renewing vape sales licences.\n\nPerak announced plans to block sales licences starting in Oct 2025.\n\n## **Enforcement Operations Launch**\nThe ministry launched “Operasi Selamat PaPa (paru-paru)” on 1 Aug 2025, a nationwide enforcement operation targeting illegal vape sales. The campaign involves the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, Royal Malaysian Police, Customs Department, local authorities, and civil society organisations.\n\nEnforcement includes revoking licences of premises caught selling illicit vape products.\n\n## **Industry Opposition and Legal Concerns**\nConsumer advocacy groups warn that prohibition could drive adult consumers to unregulated products. “The ban won’t eliminate demand. It will simply eliminate safe access,” said Tarmizi Anuwar from the Consumer Choice Centre.\n\nMalaysia Retail Electronic Cigarette Association president Datuk Adzwan Ab Manas warned that banning vape products would dismantle the regulated retail network and boost illicit trade.\n\nADVERTISEMENT\n\n## **Health Concerns Drive Policy Change**\nThe Malaysian Medical Association called for a total ban on vaping and e-cigarette products in May 2025. 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Boilerpipe Text	Last Updated on 2025-09-12 , 10:47 am Malaysia’s federal government will implement a complete ban on vape and e-cigarette sales in stages, starting with open-system devices before expanding to all vaping products nationwide. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad announced on 10 Sep 2025 that the ban will begin with open-system vape devices before gradually extending to all types of vaping products. Immediate Action on Open-System Devices The ministry plans to prohibit open-system vape devices first due to their susceptibility to tampering and high prevalence of illicit substances. Roughly 80% of seized vape products contained banned substances such as methamphetamine and cannabinoids. Over 70% of both closed and open-system devices tested in the first half of 2025 contained illegal substances. In Singapore, they are laced with etomidate instead, and are called kpods. Watch this to know more about them: Legal Framework and Timeline The ban operates under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), which came into effect on 1 Oct 2024. Dzulkefly submitted a preliminary proposal report to the Cabinet on 22 Aug 2025 and will table a Cabinet memorandum on the vaping ban by end of 2025. “It is no longer a question of if we ban, but when we ban,” Dzulkefly told the Dewan Rakyat during the ministry’s winding-up debate on the 13th Malaysia Plan. Want to advertise your business on our website, or on The Blue Cat ’s video series? Click here! Six states have already moved to ban vape sales independently of federal action. Johor and Kelantan banned vape sales in 2016 and 2015 respectively. Kedah, Terengganu, Perlis, and Pahang have stopped issuing or renewing vape sales licences. Perak announced plans to block sales licences starting in Oct 2025. Enforcement Operations Launch The ministry launched “Operasi Selamat PaPa (paru-paru)” on 1 Aug 2025, a nationwide enforcement operation targeting illegal vape sales. The campaign involves the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, Royal Malaysian Police, Customs Department, local authorities, and civil society organisations. Enforcement includes revoking licences of premises caught selling illicit vape products. Industry Opposition and Legal Concerns Consumer advocacy groups warn that prohibition could drive adult consumers to unregulated products. “The ban won’t eliminate demand. It will simply eliminate safe access,” said Tarmizi Anuwar from the Consumer Choice Centre. Malaysia Retail Electronic Cigarette Association president Datuk Adzwan Ab Manas warned that banning vape products would dismantle the regulated retail network and boost illicit trade. ADVERTISEMENT Health Concerns Drive Policy Change The Malaysian Medical Association called for a total ban on vaping and e-cigarette products in May 2025. Malaysian Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh reported almost 20,000 cases of students vaping in schools during 2024. Anti-tobacco activist Muhammad Sha’ani Abdullah said Malaysia should align with Singapore, Thailand and Brunei, which have banned vapes. Gradual Implementation Strategy Dzulkefly cautioned that an abrupt ban could expose the government to legal challenges from industry players with legitimate expectations under Act 852. ADVERTISEMENT The government gazetted the regulatory framework on 2 Feb 2024, creating legal obligations that complicate immediate prohibition. The ministry is studying legal, industry, government revenue, and licensing perspectives before full implementation. Here’s the REAL reason why everyone is hanging plushies on their bags, simplified for you:
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ADVERTISEMENT Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad [announced](https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/09/1272946/dzulkelfy-ban-vape-be-rolled-out-stages-starting-open-system-devices) on 10 Sep 2025 that the ban will begin with open-system vape devices before gradually extending to all types of vaping products. ## Immediate Action on Open-System Devices The ministry plans to prohibit open-system vape devices first due to their susceptibility to tampering and high prevalence of illicit substances. Roughly 80% of seized vape products contained banned substances such as methamphetamine and cannabinoids. Over 70% of both closed and open-system devices tested in the first half of 2025 contained illegal substances. In Singapore, they are laced with etomidate instead, and are called kpods. Watch this to know more about them: ## Legal Framework and Timeline The ban operates under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), which came into effect on 1 Oct 2024. Dzulkefly submitted a preliminary proposal report to the Cabinet on 22 Aug 2025 and will table a Cabinet memorandum on the vaping ban by end of 2025. “It is no longer a question of if we ban, but when we ban,” Dzulkefly told the Dewan Rakyat during the ministry’s winding-up debate on the 13th Malaysia Plan. Want to advertise your business on our website, or on The Blue Cat’s video series? [Click here\!](https://goodyfeed.com/advertise/) ![Cat with computer](https://goodyfeed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Cat-computer.png) Six states have already moved to ban vape sales independently of federal action. Johor and Kelantan banned vape sales in 2016 and 2015 respectively. Kedah, Terengganu, Perlis, and Pahang have stopped issuing or renewing vape sales licences. Perak announced plans to block sales licences starting in Oct 2025. ## Enforcement Operations Launch The ministry launched “Operasi Selamat PaPa (paru-paru)” on 1 Aug 2025, a nationwide enforcement operation targeting illegal vape sales. The campaign involves the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, Royal Malaysian Police, Customs Department, local authorities, and civil society organisations. ADVERTISEMENT Enforcement includes revoking licences of premises caught selling illicit vape products. ## Industry Opposition and Legal Concerns Consumer advocacy groups warn that prohibition could drive adult consumers to unregulated products. “The ban won’t eliminate demand. It will simply eliminate safe access,” said Tarmizi Anuwar from the Consumer Choice Centre. Malaysia Retail Electronic Cigarette Association president Datuk Adzwan Ab Manas warned that banning vape products would dismantle the regulated retail network and boost illicit trade. ADVERTISEMENT ## Health Concerns Drive Policy Change The Malaysian Medical Association called for a total ban on vaping and e-cigarette products in May 2025. Malaysian Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh reported almost 20,000 cases of students vaping in schools during 2024. Anti-tobacco activist Muhammad Sha’ani Abdullah said Malaysia should align with Singapore, Thailand and Brunei, which have banned vapes. ## Gradual Implementation Strategy Dzulkefly cautioned that an abrupt ban could expose the government to legal challenges from industry players with legitimate expectations under Act 852. ADVERTISEMENT The government gazetted the regulatory framework on 2 Feb 2024, creating legal obligations that complicate immediate prohibition. 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Readable Markdown	[![Follow Goody Feed on Telegram](https://goodyfeed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Telegram.png)](https://t.me/goodyfeedsg) [![Follow Goody Feed on WhatsApp](https://goodyfeed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WhatsApp.png)](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va1J2aGBadmQihDVqw2T) Last Updated on 2025-09-12 , 10:47 am Malaysia’s federal government will implement a complete ban on vape and e-cigarette sales in stages, starting with open-system devices before expanding to all vaping products nationwide. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad [announced](https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/09/1272946/dzulkelfy-ban-vape-be-rolled-out-stages-starting-open-system-devices) on 10 Sep 2025 that the ban will begin with open-system vape devices before gradually extending to all types of vaping products. ## Immediate Action on Open-System Devices The ministry plans to prohibit open-system vape devices first due to their susceptibility to tampering and high prevalence of illicit substances. Roughly 80% of seized vape products contained banned substances such as methamphetamine and cannabinoids. Over 70% of both closed and open-system devices tested in the first half of 2025 contained illegal substances. In Singapore, they are laced with etomidate instead, and are called kpods. Watch this to know more about them: ## Legal Framework and Timeline The ban operates under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), which came into effect on 1 Oct 2024. Dzulkefly submitted a preliminary proposal report to the Cabinet on 22 Aug 2025 and will table a Cabinet memorandum on the vaping ban by end of 2025. “It is no longer a question of if we ban, but when we ban,” Dzulkefly told the Dewan Rakyat during the ministry’s winding-up debate on the 13th Malaysia Plan. Want to advertise your business on our website, or on The Blue Cat’s video series? [Click here\!](https://goodyfeed.com/advertise/) ![Cat with computer](https://goodyfeed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Cat-computer.png) Six states have already moved to ban vape sales independently of federal action. Johor and Kelantan banned vape sales in 2016 and 2015 respectively. Kedah, Terengganu, Perlis, and Pahang have stopped issuing or renewing vape sales licences. Perak announced plans to block sales licences starting in Oct 2025. ## Enforcement Operations Launch The ministry launched “Operasi Selamat PaPa (paru-paru)” on 1 Aug 2025, a nationwide enforcement operation targeting illegal vape sales. The campaign involves the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, Royal Malaysian Police, Customs Department, local authorities, and civil society organisations. Enforcement includes revoking licences of premises caught selling illicit vape products. ## Industry Opposition and Legal Concerns Consumer advocacy groups warn that prohibition could drive adult consumers to unregulated products. “The ban won’t eliminate demand. It will simply eliminate safe access,” said Tarmizi Anuwar from the Consumer Choice Centre. Malaysia Retail Electronic Cigarette Association president Datuk Adzwan Ab Manas warned that banning vape products would dismantle the regulated retail network and boost illicit trade. ADVERTISEMENT ## Health Concerns Drive Policy Change The Malaysian Medical Association called for a total ban on vaping and e-cigarette products in May 2025. Malaysian Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh reported almost 20,000 cases of students vaping in schools during 2024. Anti-tobacco activist Muhammad Sha’ani Abdullah said Malaysia should align with Singapore, Thailand and Brunei, which have banned vapes. ## Gradual Implementation Strategy Dzulkefly cautioned that an abrupt ban could expose the government to legal challenges from industry players with legitimate expectations under Act 852. ADVERTISEMENT The government gazetted the regulatory framework on 2 Feb 2024, creating legal obligations that complicate immediate prohibition. The ministry is studying legal, industry, government revenue, and licensing perspectives before full implementation. ### Here’s the REAL reason why everyone is hanging plushies on their bags, simplified for you: [![](https://goodyfeed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/labubu-play-button.jpg)](https://goodyfeed.com/yt447er.html)
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