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Vaping/E-cigarettes

Coroner’s inquiry for woman, 25, found dead in hotel room; she faced Kpod trafficking charges

Low Hui Mei was arrested by the police on Oct 22, 2025 at King George’s Avenue while trafficking etomidate-laced vape pods.
Low Hui Mei was arrested by the police on Oct 22, 2025 at King George’s Avenue while trafficking etomidate-laced vape pods.

Singaporean man arrested in Indonesia’s Medan for running ‘Labubu’ vape production ring

Labubu doll-branded packages used for vape products that were produced and distributed from a luxury residence in Medan.
Labubu doll-branded packages used for vape products that were produced and distributed from a luxury residence in Medan.

Teen caught vaping? For desperate parents, a supportive approach makes all the difference

In Singapore's war against vaping, there is a growing recognition that youth addiction cannot be addressed through punishment alone, says the writer.
In Singapore's war against vaping, there is a growing recognition that youth addiction cannot be addressed through punishment alone, says the writer.

Indonesia drafting laws to require plain packaging, health warnings for cigarettes

With around 70 million active smokers as of 2024, Indonesia is often seen as one of the world’s largest tobacco markets.
With around 70 million active smokers as of 2024, Indonesia is often seen as one of the world’s largest tobacco markets.

Jail for 2 men caught with 3,480 vape-related devices at Woodlands Checkpoint

The two Malaysians were caught shortly after noon on June 17, 2025.
The two Malaysians were caught shortly after noon on June 17, 2025.

Indonesia arrests Australian woman in Lombok for ‘medical’ cannabis in vape

Indonesia has some of the world’s toughest anti-drug laws, but has maintained a moratorium on executions for several years.
Indonesia has some of the world’s toughest anti-drug laws, but has maintained a moratorium on executions for several years.

Malaysia’s Health Ministry cracks down on online promotion and sales of vapes, smoking products

The ministry said the operation focuses on the manufacturing, distribution and sale of all types of smoking products.
The ministry said the operation focuses on the manufacturing, distribution and sale of all types of smoking products.

Online influencer fined $3,500 after advertising vapes for sale on personal Telegram account

 Eunice Joy Ng pleaded guilty to having sold two vapes after advertising the banned devices on Telegram.
 Eunice Joy Ng pleaded guilty to having sold two vapes after advertising the banned devices on Telegram.

Vape business in Malaysia thrives underground after online ban

The platforms, which are invisible to casual buyers, are selling vapes with as much as 32,000 puffs per device.
The platforms, which are invisible to casual buyers, are selling vapes with as much as 32,000 puffs per device.

Man charged over allegedly trafficking vapes; 39 Kpods seized in Punggol

Officers from the Health Sciences Authority seized 39 vape pods during a search of the suspect's unit.
Officers from the Health Sciences Authority seized 39 vape pods during a search of the suspect's unit.

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