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Hold smoking ban until laws on vape industry are enacted, says MP

Published on 14 Nov 2019 3:32:09 PM

Kapar MP Datuk Abdullah Sani Abdul Hamid has urged the Health Ministry to halt the implementation of the smoking ban at open-air eateries on Jan 1 next year until proper regulation is put in place for the vape industry.

Speaking to the press on Thursday, the lawmaker said the ministry should come up with a win-win solution and enact proper regulation for some 5,000 vape operators who could potentially contribute to the economy.

Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/11/14/hold-smoking-ban-until-laws-on-vape-industry-are-enacted-says-mp