Dzulkefly: 402 vape cases involving synthetic drugs give strong basis for national vape ban (opens original article in a new tab)

Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad cited 402 vape cases with synthetic drugs as evidence for considering a national vape ban, emphasizing cross-agency enforcement and public health initiatives to combat nicotine addiction and drug proliferation.

• 402 vape cases involving synthetic drugs reported by PDRM up to April 2026
• Health Minister cites presence of illegal drugs in vapes as basis for potential national ban
• MOH collaborates with agencies to enforce vape regulations and address synthetic drug threat
• Cik Era AI and JomQuit programs support smoking/vaping cessation efforts