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Vaping/E-cigarettes

Motorist caught with 20 e-cigarette pods, 6,200 ‘Heetsticks’ gets a week in jail

On April 10, Singaporean Tan Wei Hao, 29, was ordered to spend a week behind bars after he pleaded guilty to importing the e-cigarette pods.
On April 10, Singaporean Tan Wei Hao, 29, was ordered to spend a week behind bars after he pleaded guilty to importing the e-cigarette pods.

Ex-SAF captain accused of cheating also allegedly distributed vape items at Nee Soon Camp

Benjamin Song Yong Pang was handed 18 cheating charges, of which 13 were amalgamated charges.
Benjamin Song Yong Pang was handed 18 cheating charges, of which 13 were amalgamated charges.

Seoul clamps down on vaping in no-smoking zones

From April 24, the use and sale of vapes will be subject to the same regulations as cigarettes.
From April 24, the use and sale of vapes will be subject to the same regulations as cigarettes.

Man nabbed after trying to smuggle over 2,000 heat sticks, 130 vapes into Singapore

More than 2,000 heat sticks and over 130 vaporisers and related components were found in the man's belongings.
More than 2,000 heat sticks and over 130 vaporisers and related components were found in the man's belongings.

HSA’s 3-week dash to design system tracking thousands of vape cases, from fines to rehab progress

HSA and the GovTech had raced to build the new Vaping Information System, a one-stop platform used by enforcement officers to handle vaping offences.
HSA and the GovTech had raced to build the new Vaping Information System, a one-stop platform used by enforcement officers to handle vaping offences.

US nicotine pouch fast-track scheme slowed by worries over youth, new users

Specific concerns include driving addiction in adults who do not already smoke.
Specific concerns include driving addiction in adults who do not already smoke.

First motorist convicted of driving under influence of Kpods given over 6 years’ jail and caning

Tung Jun Yu was sentenced to five years and 18 months’ jail and given 10 strokes of the cane on March 31.
Tung Jun Yu was sentenced to five years and 18 months’ jail and given 10 strokes of the cane on March 31.

42 travellers found with vapes, over 240 vaping devices seized at S’pore checkpoints within 4 days

There are vape disposal bins available for travellers flying into Singapore or transiting at Changi Airport.
There are vape disposal bins available for travellers flying into Singapore or transiting at Changi Airport.

askST: Was PHV driver right to detain intoxicated passenger who was allegedly using Kpods?

A private-hire vehicle (PHV) driver took his passenger directly to the Clementi Police Division HQ after seeing his passenger allegedly vaping.
A private-hire vehicle (PHV) driver took his passenger directly to the Clementi Police Division HQ after seeing his passenger allegedly vaping.

Storage providers seek clarity from MOH as new anti-vape laws require them to do more checks

The Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act introduced a new offence which puts the onus on storage providers to prevent clients from storing vapes on their properties.
The Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act introduced a new offence which puts the onus on storage providers to prevent clients from storing vapes on their properties.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.