Malaysian Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad announced that the country will implement a full nationwide ban on e cigarettes and vape products by mid 2026, stating "it is not about whether we Cigarettes in Malaysia are quietly becoming more affordable and that's a loud problem for public health. While the spotlight is on banning vapes, we can't ignore the fact that traditional cigarettes are 2FIRSTS Malaysian Retailers Association Opposes Government Anti Smoking Policy Need vapes for opening up a vape shop in Malaysia VAPE HK KL Mufti Introduces Head Spinning Fatwa Banning Vaping Because It's Haram Vaping Group Wants Nicotine Vapes Allowed, Claims Fewer Smokers Now CodeBlue