Vaping/E-cigarettes

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Woman sleeping in car arrested after drugs, vapes found in vehicle parked in Sin Ming

At about 11am that day, several police officers were seen inspecting items taken out of a white Volvo sedan, illegally parked at an intersection in Jalan Minggu, reported Chinese daily Lianhe Zaobao.

Half of traffic accidents involving suspected drug or etomidate use from 2023 to 2025 were fatal

The breakdown of the cases provided by the police shows a worrying surge in traffic accidents linked to drug and etomidate use.

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