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Vaping/E-cigarettes

3 arrested after fight in Bukit Panjang; suspected drugs, vapes and weapons found at scene

Two men, aged 23 and 26, and a 23-year-old woman were arrested.
Two men, aged 23 and 26, and a 23-year-old woman were arrested.

Malaysia targets full vape ban by mid-2026: Health Minister

Malaysia's Health Ministry is aiming to finalise the policy by 2026, amid growing concerns over the impact of vapes on public health.
Malaysia's Health Ministry is aiming to finalise the policy by 2026, amid growing concerns over the impact of vapes on public health.

More than 2 months’ jail for Malaysian man caught delivering vapes for extra income

Ang Boon Hong was sentenced to 10 weeks’ jail on Dec 15 after pleading guilty to one charge of possession of vapes for sale.
Ang Boon Hong was sentenced to 10 weeks’ jail on Dec 15 after pleading guilty to one charge of possession of vapes for sale.

Myanmar teen who lost immigration pass over Kpod under probe for weapon possession, affray

The teen is the first foreigner here to lose her long-term visit pass over the possession of etomidate vapes.
The teen is the first foreigner here to lose her long-term visit pass over the possession of etomidate vapes.

Alleged Kpod peddler filmed trying to flee Bishan raid handed multiple rash act charges

Jodan Chin Wei Liang ow faces 21 charges in all, most of which involve vapes and vape pods.
Jodan Chin Wei Liang ow faces 21 charges in all, most of which involve vapes and vape pods.

S’porean teen first Kpod abuser admitted to DRC; foreigner has long-term pass revoked for possession

HSA said on Dec 8 that it first caught the 16-year-old in possession of a regular e-vaporiser on Sept 4.
HSA said on Dec 8 that it first caught the 16-year-old in possession of a regular e-vaporiser on Sept 4.

$2.7k fine for e-cigarette user who fled after her boyfriend got into scuffle with HSA officer

Low Hui Min was fined $2,700 after she pleaded guilty to multiple charges including being in possession of an e-cigarette device.
Low Hui Min was fined $2,700 after she pleaded guilty to multiple charges including being in possession of an e-cigarette device.

Man charged with having 28 Kpods for trafficking purposes at Marsiling Drive home

HSA officers found and seized 33 vapes and pods, 104 bottles of cough syrup, prescription medicines including over 3,500 tablets of diazepam and codeine phosphate.
HSA officers found and seized 33 vapes and pods, 104 bottles of cough syrup, prescription medicines including over 3,500 tablets of diazepam and codeine phosphate.

ICA seizes over 2,800 vapes, related parts concealed in car at Tuas Checkpoint

Photos posted on ICA’s Facebook page show e-vaporisers and related components hidden in the car’s boot as well as under the rear seats.
Photos posted on ICA’s Facebook page show e-vaporisers and related components hidden in the car’s boot as well as under the rear seats.

Single father of three jailed and fined for running Telegram vape shop, making deliveries

On Dec 1, Shaun Phua Ming Hui was sentenced to seven weeks’ jail and fined $16,000. He will serve an additional 32 days’ jail if he is unable to pay the fine.
On Dec 1, Shaun Phua Ming Hui was sentenced to seven weeks’ jail and fined $16,000. He will serve an additional 32 days’ jail if he is unable to pay the fine.

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