KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — Ahead of the Ministry of Health's plan to introduce a new policy which will affect the vape industry in Malaysia, four industry associations submitted a memorandum yesterday to urge the government to consider its future when developing regulations.
“As an association that represents the voice of local vape industry manufacturers, we believe our views are very important when developing regulations for this industry, as it involves the future of local players."Cigarettes are made from tobacco leaves, burnt and emit smoke that are toxic and clearly harmful.
Mohamad Neezam Talib, President of the Malaysia E-Vaporizers and Tobacco Alternative Association, added that the proposal to equate traditional cigarettes and vape, which will see the MoH implement a ban on the sale and use of vape for anyone born after 2005, will negatively impact local vape entrepreneurs and the entire vape ecosystem.
At the same time, Sabri Ismail, President of the Malay Vape Traders Association, urged the government to coordinate the implementation of vape regulations among the relevant ministries.