E-cigarette or Vaping Use-Associated Lung Injury (EVALI) Archives

18 October 2023

Letter

Protecting Oral Health And Safeguarding Our Youth From Vape Dangers — Dr Janice Hew Pei Fang

Dental research has shown connections between vaping product use and gum disease and, separately, damage to the tooth’s enamel. Other possible effects include throat and mouth irritation, potentially leading to a higher risk of tooth decay and cavities.

11 October 2023

Malaysia

PIBG, Parent Groups Demand GEG To Combat Youth Vaping

Parent groups and a PIBG demand passage of the tobacco bill with GEG to combat youth vaping. They also say MOE shouldn't just focus on punishment, as nicotine is very addictive, but other agencies should ensure vape isn't easily accessible outside school.

20 July 2023

Letter

Malaysia’s Nicotine Legalisation Nightmare: The Devastating Consequences – Mahirah Ma’som

We must continue to advocate for better tobacco control in Malaysia, with or without the government's involvement.

26 June 2023

Malaysia

Minister Tells Parents To Protect Children From Vape After Liquid Nicotine Delisted

Dr Zaliha Mustafa tells parents to protect their children from e-cigarettes and vape, after the health minister delisted liquid nicotine last March 31, legalising the sale of nicotine vape to minors aged below 18. "Parents should be good role models".

14 June 2023

Letter

MMA Asks PM To Flip-Flop To Re-List Nicotine Under Poisons Act – MMA

The government must prove it prioritises the health of all Malaysians by giving urgency to the tabling of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill.

13 June 2023

Malaysia

Selangor Teen Dies From Heart Failure In Probable EVALI Case

Dr Zaliha Mustafa says a 16-year-old girl, with 3-year vaping history, died last June 5 from acute heart failure with pulmonary embolism in a probable EVALI case. In a separate nicotine poisoning case of a 2-year-old, she now has neurological problems.

8 June 2023

Letter

Poisoned Toddler Now Poster Child In Fight Against Nicotine Delisting – Prof Dzulkifli Abdul Razak

Prof Dzulkifli Abdul Razak writes that pending passage of the tobacco bill, thousands of Malaysian children aged 6-12 years risk becoming vape-aholics, through no fault of their own, due to the delisting of liquid nicotine.

31 May 2023

Letter

Malaysia’s Nicotine Abuse Casts Pall Over World No Tobacco Day 2023 – Prof Dzulkifli Abdul Razak

Prof Dzulkifli Abdul Razak, recipient of the Tobacco Control Icon Award 2023, says #WorldNoTobaccoDay 2023 is the darkest in WNTD's history in Malaysia after the liquid nicotine delisting. "Enough of forsaking the health of the rakyat, especially the underaged."

30 May 2023

Opinion

What Is Known And Unknown About Vaping

Dr Milton Lum highlights the evidence on the impact of vaping. He says Malaysia is highly unlikely to achieve its tobacco control targets (15% smoking prevalence by 2025, <5% by 2045), with the delisting of liquid nicotine and unregulated e-cigarette use.

24 May 2023

Malaysia

Tobacco Bill To Regulate Vape Flavours, Packaging

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa says the Control of Smoking Product for Public Health Bill 2023 will enable the enactment of regulations on vape flavours and packaging to deter youth vaping.

Tag: E-cigarette or Vaping Use-Associated Lung Injury (EVALI)

Protecting Oral Health And Safeguarding Our Youth From Vape Dangers — Dr Janice Hew Pei Fang

PIBG, Parent Groups Demand GEG To Combat Youth Vaping

Malaysia’s Nicotine Legalisation Nightmare: The Devastating Consequences – Mahirah Ma’som

Minister Tells Parents To Protect Children From Vape After Liquid Nicotine Delisted

MMA Asks PM To Flip-Flop To Re-List Nicotine Under Poisons Act – MMA

Selangor Teen Dies From Heart Failure In Probable EVALI Case

Poisoned Toddler Now Poster Child In Fight Against Nicotine Delisting – Prof Dzulkifli Abdul Razak

Malaysia’s Nicotine Abuse Casts Pall Over World No Tobacco Day 2023 – Prof Dzulkifli Abdul Razak

What Is Known And Unknown About Vaping

Tobacco Bill To Regulate Vape Flavours, Packaging

Pork Importers Back Pig Farming Ban In Selangor

Time To Phase Out Colonial-Era PTD Scheme From Malaysia’s Civil Service

Sultan Sharafuddin Wants Total Pig Farming Ban In Selangor

Half Of EPF Members Have Under RM50,000, KWAP Warns Of ‘Optimism Bias’

Critical Manpower Shortage, Unsafe Working Conditions At HTAR Klang — Medical Officer