Health Minister Says Stricter Vaping Regulations Could Come Into Force In August

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — After multiple delays, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the implementation of stricter vaping regulations could happen as early as August next year.

In a response to a user on X (formerly Twitter), Dzulkefl said his ministry was “doing everything in its power” to get Rules and Orders 2b endorsed by the Attorney General’s Chamber (AGC).

Regards @Aisehman1/While I truly understand the concern caused by the delay in implementing the Public Health Tobacco Control Act, 2024 (Act 852), I wish to express my sympathy that the MOH is doing everything in its power to get the “Rules and Regulations” 2b approved by the AGC. https://t.co/OjrUJpsgSv

— Dzulkefly Ahmad (@DrDzul) July 1, 2024

2/5 Regulations (registration, sale, packaging and labelling) il refer to the “Regulation” i.e. the ban on smoking in public places, all must be enforced simultaneously under Act 852 (including e-cigarettes). 3 Regulations approved by AGC, with 2 more + 1 Regulation pending

— Dzulkefly Ahmad (@DrDzul) July 1, 2024

3/.Finally…The Ordinances and Orders will come into force with Law 852 in AUGUST 2024 when everything will be in order…lnsyaAlLah…God willing…there will be no more delays.

— Dzulkefly Ahmad (@DrDzul) July 1, 2024

Under the Public Health Tobacco Control Act of 2024, the use of electronic cigarettes and vaporizers will be strictly regulated.

Currently, the use of e-cigarettes is subject to the provisions of the Food Act and the Tobacco Control Regulations.

Enforcement of the bill was scheduled to begin in June but has been delayed pending AGC approval.

Dzulkefly said in his statement to X that “God willing,” the new regulations and order will be implemented under Law No. 852 in August this year.