liquid nicotine delisting Archives

2 September 2026

Malaysia

MCA Demands Consistent Government Policy On Nicotine Vape

MCA president Wee Ka Siong tells the government to be consistent in its policy on nicotine vape, saying vape businesses can’t be allowed if liquid nicotine is on the Poisons List. But if Putrajaya decides otherwise, then it needs to do the necessary.

27 August 2026

Malaysia

Vape Industry Flags Massive Potential Legal, Commercial Consequences After Government Drops Nicotine Appeal

Mevta says if Putrajaya decides that nicotine vape is illegal, after it dropped its appeal, there must be a minimum 6-month transition period for the entire supply chain (from raw liquid nicotine stock to retail vape sale) and refund of excise duties paid.

24 August 2026

Malaysia

Medical Group Demands Action On Nicotine Vape, Tax Collection Validity

Medical Mythbusters Malaysia wants clarity on whether nicotine vapes are now illegal and if a grace period is given to retailers. The group also asks if the RM354m in vape tax collected is invalid and if the government will pay refunds to vape businesses.

21 August 2026

Malaysia

High Court’s Nicotine Ruling Mandates Government Compliance With FCTC In Historic First

Justice Aliza Sulaiman's full written judgement on a nicotine case marks Malaysia's biggest advancement on tobacco control. The High Court mandated government compliance with WHO FCTC, the first ruling that ties domestic policy to this international treaty.

19 August 2026

Malaysia

Groups Question Nicotine Vape’s Legal Status After Government Withdrew Appeal

MPS, MMA, and MyWatch demand clarity on the legal and regulatory status of liquid nicotine used in vapes, after the government dropped its appeal against a High Court ruling. MPS wants to know how the Poisons Act and Act 852 will operate together now.

18 August 2026

Malaysia

Government Drops Appeal Against Liquid Nicotine Court Ruling

In a stunning move, Health Minister Dr Dzul and the government have dropped their entire appeal against a High Court ruling that nullified the delisting of liquid nicotine from the Poisons List, marking a total and complete victory for anti-tobacco groups.

15 June 2026

Letter

Appealing Nicotine Ruling Contradicts Health Minister’s Previous Anti-Vape Position — MPS

The decision to appeal the High Court's ruling on nicotine is difficult to reconcile with the government’s previous positions. The health minister had stated publicly that a vape ban was a matter of time and committed to stronger measures against vaping.

15 June 2026

Letter

Government Sending Mixed Signals By Appealing Nicotine Ruling — MCTC

MCTC respects the government’s legal right to appeal the nicotine ruling. However, the government’s decision to appeal sends a mixed signal when viewed against previous public commitments to strengthen vape control and reduce nicotine addiction.

15 June 2026

Letter

Who Is MOH Protecting By Appealing Nicotine Ruling? — MyWatch

MyWatch said the government’s appeal of the High Court ruling on liquid nicotine creates the perception that vape industry interests are being prioritised over children’s health. The group urged Putrajaya to withdraw the appeal and pursue a nationwide vape ban.

15 June 2026

Malaysia

Government Can’t Claim Vape Ban Goal While Appealing Nicotine Ruling: Galen Centre

The Galen Centre says Putrajaya cannot claim to be simultaneously moving toward a vape ban while appealing the High Court ruling on nicotine, as the think tank stands in solidarity with health care professionals in MOH who must be dismayed with the appeal.

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MCA Demands Consistent Government Policy On Nicotine Vape

Vape Industry Flags Massive Potential Legal, Commercial Consequences After Government Drops Nicotine Appeal

Medical Group Demands Action On Nicotine Vape, Tax Collection Validity

High Court’s Nicotine Ruling Mandates Government Compliance With FCTC In Historic First

Groups Question Nicotine Vape’s Legal Status After Government Withdrew Appeal

Government Drops Appeal Against Liquid Nicotine Court Ruling

Appealing Nicotine Ruling Contradicts Health Minister’s Previous Anti-Vape Position — MPS

Government Sending Mixed Signals By Appealing Nicotine Ruling — MCTC

Who Is MOH Protecting By Appealing Nicotine Ruling? — MyWatch

Government Can’t Claim Vape Ban Goal While Appealing Nicotine Ruling: Galen Centre

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Vape Industry Flags Massive Potential Legal, Commercial Consequences After Government Drops Nicotine Appeal