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Why ban vapes but not cigarettes? MMA explains rationale

As Malaysia weighs tighter controls on vaping, the medical community questions why traditional tobacco — the country’s deadliest addiction — remains untouched

Enough bans, enough overreach — Mudasir Khan 

Prohibition on vape is all about control, writes our contributor

Vaping ‘a curse on youth’: ex-health minister

Former health minister Tan Sri Dr. S. Subramaniam has called for an immediate nationwide ban on vape products, warning they pose a grave threat to young Malaysians’ health

Fewer brands, stronger industry: vape body says cuts show progress, not collapse

With vape brands in Malaysia dropping from over 3,000 to fewer than 400, industry advocates say the change signals better regulation, not a looming collapse — and warn that a total ban could drive users back to cigarettes

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

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Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

Malaysia Airlines, SIA join rush to cancel Middle East flights as Iran-US-Israel strikes escalate

More countries announce airspace closures as carriers suspend flights on Feb 28 and March 1, passengers reminded to check for updates on subsequent flights

Melaka schools to reopen on Oct 12 as API readings fall below 100

Air quality readings at all three monitoring stations in the state remain in the moderate range, with parents advised to monitor their children's health