Johor to step up efforts to weed out vape traders
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State health and environment committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said some traders brazenly sell vapes despite the ban in Johor.
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JOHOR BAHRU – Johor is stepping up efforts to weed out vape traders after they were found openly selling such products in shopping centres in the city.
Despite the sale of vapes being banned in Johor, some traders are brazenly selling them, said state health and environment committee chairman Ling Tian Soon.
He said an operation by the state Health Department at a mall here recently seized more than 1,900 vape-related items. “The vape products were found in clear display cases at stalls selling electronic items such as portable fans and mobile phone accessories.
“The items seized included disposable vapes, vape devices and flavoured liquids.
“The products mostly have modern packaging and come in a variety of flavours, which appeal to younger consumers,” said Mr Ling.
From the operation, 10 notices were also issued against the traders for violating the law. The vape ban has been enforced in Johor since 2016.
“Traders in Johor must remember that this ruling is still in force across all 16 local councils statewide,” said Mr Ling.
“The state government will work closely with the Health Department and related government agencies to clamp down on the sale of vapes in Johor,” he said.
“The vape issue is not a trivial matter and should be taken seriously by all,” he added.
He also urged the public to report the sale of vapes and e-cigarettes, whether at malls or premises, to the local authorities.
On Sept 26, Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the ministry was targeting the middle of 2026 to ban vape products nationwide
He said the move emphasised the ministry’s commitment against the smoking habit. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
