Vaping/E-cigarettes

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.

Illicit vape market in Singapore generated $10.4m in revenue in 2 years: Study

Singapore has banned vaping since 2018, with new laws introduced recently to enforce harsher penalties.

Reformative training for woman caught with Kpods twice in 1½ months at same club

Tan Xin Yi will be detained in a centre to undergo a strict regimen that can include foot drills and counselling.

11-year-old among three fined for vaping, one arrested for suspected etomidate use in Punggol

A 17-year-old boy was arrested for a suspected repeat etomidate offence, with his urine testing positive for the drug.

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