Market and legal data for the vapour sector in Malaysia

How tariffs on US imported goods could affect the worldwide e-cigarette industry

Written by Freddie Dawson | 21st March 2025

The imposition of tariffs on goods entering the US could have unintended knock-on effects elsewhere in the world, the most obvious being a general increase to prices, even in places not involved in current tariff...

Keeping an eye on trends and regulatory shifts for vape products in Southeast Asia

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 14th November 2024

Southeast Asia is witnessing notable regulatory shifts in the vaping sector, as countries across the region adopt varied approaches to e-cigarettes ...

Malaysian vape groups mostly favour new tobacco law, want guidance, lower cost

Written by ECigIntelligence | 7th October 2024

Malaysian e-cigarette groups and health associations welcomed the enactment this month of a new tobacco law that includes vape liquids and devices, but they expressed concern about the lack of clarity on some aspects ...

Southeast Asia regulatory round-up, July 2024

Written by Freddie Dawson | 26th July 2024

Expect a flurry of regulations on vaping and other alternative nicotine products in Southeast Asia over the second half of 2024. Multiple countries have promised to introduce the first-ever regulations for e-cigarettes ...

Hardware design and function looks set to become next regulatory battleground

Written by Freddie Dawson | 11th July 2024

Expect to see pressure increase in one of the few largely unregulated areas of vaping: hardware design and performance. Some serious proposals are already passing through various legislatures ...

UK smoking ban may not be washed up as Labour likely to refloat its own form of bill

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 29th May 2024

UK prime minister Rishi Sunak’s smoking ban bill is likely to be scrapped after it was not mentioned in the final business in the House of Commons last week, following Sunak’s call for a snap...

New Malaysian vape law includes nicotine level limit and ban on some device shapes

Written by ECigIntelligence | 5th April 2024

Vape retailers in Malaysia could be subjected to limitations on nicotine levels and a ban on any device not cylindrically shaped, as part of new regulations authorities want to start enforcing from May ...

What’s in store for 2024? A look at expected regulation in the year ahead

Written by Freddie Dawson | 2nd January 2024

Further regulatory restrictions on e-cigarettes are expected, but these will not prevent the global vaping market from continuing to grow in 2024, ECigIntelligence predicts ...

Disposables dominated 2023, with buzz around bans, youth and the environment

Written by Freddie Dawson | 28th December 2023

“Disposables” was the word in vaping in 2023: although they had been building steam prior to this year, it was 2023 that saw multiple elements reach a crescendo ...

Malaysia to push for new anti-smoking law and looks to lead ASEAN into COP10

Written by ECigIntelligence | 21st November 2023

Malaysia will press forward with its tobacco control plans in the hopes of providing a leadership role in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), ahead of what is hoped to be a rescheduled COP10...

NGOs could win case against Malaysian health ministry after nicotine delisting

Written by ECigIntelligence | 6th September 2023

Three non-governmental organisations filing a lawsuit against the Malaysian health ministry on the delisting of nicotine could win their case, local observers believe, and will have several alternatives to consider if their action fails ...

Malaysian vape industry content with tax exemption now craving clear regulation

Written by ECigIntelligence | 17th April 2023

Malaysian vape industry players have welcomed nicotine exemptions for easier manufacturing of products but are more eager for a clear regulatory framework ...

Malaysia’s vape traders welcome coming taxation as legitimising their business

Written by ECigIntelligence | 13th April 2023

A new excise duty on vaping products has been hailed as a massive positive for the industry by members of the Malaysian vape sector, who see it as confirming the legality of nicotine-containing e-cigarettes ...

Malaysia’s e-cig sellers looking forward to the prospect of legality and taxation

Written by ECigIntelligence | 21st March 2023

The Malaysian government looks set to impose a lower rate of excise duty than previously proposed on nicotine vaping products as it embarks on a plan to provide the e-cigarette industry with much-needed regulation ...

Where do we go now? ECigIntelligence’s guide to regulation expected in 2023

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 3rd January 2023

Disposables and youth vaping are likely to be the major themes for vaping in the year ahead, affecting debates on matters such as taxes, flavour bans and environmental measures ...

Early election could scupper Malaysian plan for a birthdate e-cigarette ban

Written by ECigIntelligence | 25th August 2022

Malaysia’s latest attempt to put an end to nicotine use among the younger generation is likely to be delayed, or even derailed, with an early election expected to stall the new bill ...

Malaysia planning birthdate ban on e-cig sales – with vaping industry support

Written by ECigIntelligence | 22nd February 2022

Malaysia’s new law to ban tobacco and nicotine sales to those born after 2005 will include vaping products, according to industry sources – some of whom back the plan ...

Where do we go from here? How new rules will affect world vape markets

Written by Freddie Dawson | 31st January 2022

Consumers will continue to increasingly spread usage out over different alternative nicotine products, partly driven by further, stricter vaping regulation across the globe throughout 2022, ECigIntelligence predicts ...

New year resolutions: countries to watch for budgets and vaping taxes in 2022

Written by ECigIntelligence | 1st December 2021

Governments worldwide are presenting their budget bills for 2022, with some of them proposing changes in the tax regimes applied to vaping products ...

World No Tobacco Day 2020: the debate about harm reduction

Written by David Palacios Rubio | 31st May 2020

World No Tobacco Day provides an opportunity to consider the approach that public health authorities, policymakers, and advocates around the world have towards the role of tobacco-alternatives products ...

Delayed Malaysian regulation now expected to be put forward in June

Written by ECigIntelligence | 10th February 2020

Malaysia is now expected to table its first e-cigarette regulation in June, but officials in Kuala Lumpur are still assessing how restrictive the new rules should be ...

ECigIntelligence international regulatory live alerts service

Written by ECigIntelligence | 5th December 2019

ECigIntelligence is launching a new International Alerts round-up for Platinum + and Platinum Pro subscribers to enable them to stay on track with regulatory developments in international markets ...

Labelling guidelines – first step on the road to Malaysian regulation?

Written by Freddie Dawson | 10th September 2018

Malaysian manufacturers of e-liquids are now required to adhere to new labelling guidelines. At present, the rules apply only to non-nicotine liquids – but there are hopes they may be the first step towards wider...

IQOS flourishes across Southeast Asia – without PMI’s approval

Written by ECigIntelligence | 6th February 2018

The IQOS heated tobacco system is on sale across Southeast Asia, despite doubts over its legality in a number of countries, and the official disapproval of its maker, Philip Morris International ...

Officials hit more than 200 vape stores in coordinated raids across Malaysia

Written by ECigIntelligence | 31st January 2018

A surprise coordinated raid on more than 200 vape stores across Malaysia has left many facing damaging losses, according to the country’s vapour trade association ...

Domestic troubles send Malaysian manufacturers into foreign markets

Written by Freddie Dawson | 5th September 2017

Malaysian e-liquid manufacturers are looking at the European Union and other markets as regulatory uncertainty bites at home – but only the bigger players can afford the costs involved ...

Bulgaria responds to the freedom to vape where smoking’s banned

Written by David Palacios Rubio | 27th February 2017

Bulgarians have taken up vaping enthusiastically - and their chief reason for doing so is the freedom to vape indoors and in public places where smoking is...

Three ministries’ three-year plan for Malaysian regulation

Written by Freddie Dawson | 12th January 2017

Malaysia at last has a plan for future e-cigarette regulation. Various duties have been given to three separate government ministries, which must now come back with firm proposals for implementation within the next three years....

Do you want to build a vapour business? Don’t choose Malaysia

Written by Freddie Dawson | 23rd May 2016

A massive decline in Malaysian vaper numbers has been confirmed by a local industry...

Black markets flourish as Asian governments ponder regulation

Written by Freddie Dawson | 18th March 2016

E-cigarette regulation is expected in the near future in both Malaysia and Hong Kong, while other southeast Asian countries such as Thailand and Vietnam face continuing battles with illegal...

Malaysia vape store gallery

Written by Freddie Dawson | 30th December 2015

A selection of photos from Malaysian vape...

Malaysian Islamic council forbids use of e-cigs

Written by Freddie Dawson | 30th December 2015

Malaysia's fatwa council has decided to ban e-cigarettes - potentially leading to a much harsher treatment of the products by state regulators....

Sultan of Malaysian state bans sale of e-cigarettes

Written by Freddie Dawson | 4th December 2015

The Malaysian state of Johor has banned the sale of e-cigarettes and e-liquids within the state....

Malaysian health ministry raids vape shops, seizes e-liquid

Written by Freddie Dawson | 13th November 2015

The e-cigarette industry in Malaysia has been thrown into chaos by health ministry raids on vape shops that sell nicotine-containing...

Conflicting ban reports worry Malaysian industry

Written by Freddie Dawson | 30th October 2015

Media reports of an e-cigarette ban in Malaysia sent waves through the industry. But is there really reason to panic?...

Malaysia to regulate e-cigs; gentle regime probable

Written by Freddie Dawson | 5th August 2015

Malaysia is expected to unveil proposals for regulating e-cigarettes in the next couple months. It is thought that the country will encourage its growing e-cigarette industry, and not impose a ban like some of its...

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