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It’s not Big Tobacco, but Big Pharma that’s behind vape ban push: industry leader

Move president warns of harm to public health and legal vape industry if proposed nationwide ban goes ahead

Wan Saiful urges curbing vape use with higher taxes, minimum pricing pending blanket ban

While Putrajaya weighs a vape ban, Tasek Gelugor MP urges swift tax hikes and minimum pricing to curb youth vaping, warning that delays risk fuelling black market

Govt mulls nationwide vape ban amid growing abuse concerns: Dzulkefly

Health Ministry set to propose full ban as states take action on vape licences

Melaka Health Dept to propose vape ban, state govt yet to decide

Ngwe Hee Sem says proposal will be brought to state executive council, citing health risks linked to nicotine and toxic metals found in vape liquids

What will we call for next? A ban on cheap cigarettes, tuak and kapcais? – Rocky Bru

While concerns over drug-laced vapes grow, a blanket ban could backfire by wiping out businesses, threatening jobs, pushing trade underground amid weak enforcement and open tank loopholes

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End of an era: Ex-Malaysia Airlines A380 faces dismantling in French scrapyard

Once a long-haul icon, the superjumbo is being dismantled for prized components as the airline modernises its fleet with fuel-efficient jets

38% of AirAsia flights delayed in 2024: Loke

Minister outlines measures to improve on-time performance, including incentives, penalties, and full refunds for major delays

DoSM estimates Malaysia’s population to be 34.1 mil in 2024

Three states with the highest population are Selangor, Johor, Sabah