Vape shop operators: A tax on our products amid Covid-19 pandemic will kill business | Malay Mail

Friday, 27 Nov 2020 06:23 PM MYTKUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 ― The vape culture in Malaysia has seen tremendous growth since its introduction here about nine years ago. It has beenAn estimated one million people smoke e-cigarettes or vapes in Malaysia and most rely on their neighbourhood vape shop for their “juice” or vape liquids. There are a myriad of choices of brands and flavours as Malaysia is one of the leading producers of vape liquids worldwide.

“An Act should be put in place first and they should streamline the issuing of licences for vapes and all its related products. Right now, the health ministry doesn’t even issue licenses. “We are afraid that the tax may chase away what remains of my customers ― some who face rough conditions because of the economy right now during Covid-19. Push it back until the coast is clear, then implement it by all means,” he said.

Lokman shared that vaping is a lifestyle, just like smoking. And like cigarettes, no matter how high the tax, there will always be a demand. Amir Abdullah, store manager of NCIG Hartamas, says the business is still trying to recover after the many lockdowns.

Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes

Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.

Vape industry group wants Malaysia govt to also tax vape eLiquids with nicotineIt was reported that 97% of vape eLiquids sold contain nicotine but Malaysia Customs will only impose tax on non-nicotine vape liquids.
Fonte: Soya_Cincau - 🏆 16. / 55 Consulte Mais informação »

Vape industry group wants government to tax vape e-liquids with nicotine also | Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — The Malaysian Vape Chamber of Commerce (MVCC) urged the government to impose excise duty on vape e-liquids with nicotine, in a statement issued today. It also said “the vape industry must be quickly regulated, including regulating standards for vape e-liquids...
Fonte: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Consulte Mais informação »