liquid nicotine delisting Archives

12 November 2026

FeaturesMy

NGOs, MPs Demand Vape Ban After Minister Confirms Liquid Nicotine Scheduled Poison

Anti-tobacco groups and MPs want a nationwide vape ban, after the health minister's confirmation that e-liquids containing nicotine are a poison subject to Act 366. MCTC tells the government to explain why it's considering a "temporary" nicotine exemption.

11 November 2026

FeaturesMy

Minister Admits Nicotine Vape Liquid Scheduled Poison After Court Ruling

Dr Dzul makes a major admission in Parliament, saying vape liquids containing nicotine are now subject to the Poisons Act 1952 (Act 366), due to the High Court verdict. Act 366 prohibits the retail sale and supply of poisons, except by pharmacists/doctors.

5 November 2026

Letter

Doctors Have A Voice On Poisons Board, But How Much Weight Does It Carry? — Dr Pearl Leong

Dr Pearl Leong questions the Poisons Board’s nicotine exemption U-turn. Business representatives hold four of 12 seats, against three for medical representatives, but “without individual voting records”, doctors cannot be said to have been outvoted.

4 November 2026

Letter

Protect Children First, Not Industry Convenience — MPA

A policy that legalises nicotine vapes while promising enforcement is not a balanced compromise, says the MPA.

3 November 2026

Letter

Protecting A Generation: Malaysia Must Rethink Its Nicotine Policy — Dr Devadas Pathiyil Ramankutty

Malaysia's reported move towards exempting liquid nicotine from the Poisons List raises fundamental questions about public health priorities, regulatory consistency, and our responsibility to protect the next generation from nicotine addiction.

3 November 2026

Letter

Nicotine Exemption: A Step Backwards For Public Health, Children At Risk Of Addiction — AMAM & FPMPAM

AMAM and FPMPAM warn that the proposed nicotine exemption risks repeating the unlawful 2023 exemption struck down by the High Court, urging Putrajaya to defer a new order until it addresses the court's findings.

3 November 2026

Letter

Nicotine Exemption: A Betrayal Of Public Health Trust Malaysia Must Not Repeat — MyWatch

MyWatch condemns Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad’s reported move to exempt liquid nicotine from the Poisons List, calling it a betrayal of public health. The group urges him to halt the proposal and explain the Poisons Board’s endorsement.

3 November 2026

Letter

Government Must Explain Apparent U-Turn On Vape Ban — MMA

MMA demands Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad explain the proposal to exempt liquid nicotine from the Poisons List and reaffirm the government’s commitment to a nationwide vape ban, questioning an apparent U-turn after his pledge to ban vape.

2 November 2026

Letter

Sejarah Hitam Negaraku: Will Malaysia Repeat The Nicotine Betrayal? — MyWatch

MyWatch warns the Madani government against renewing efforts to exempt nicotine vape from the Poisons List, saying a repeat of the 2023 decision would undermine the High Court’s ruling and betray public health, particularly children’s interests.

19 October 2026

Malaysia

MCTC Claims Possible Government Attempt To Delist Liquid Nicotine Again

MCTC says the government is possibly renewing its attempt to exempt liquid nicotine from the Poisons List by returning to the Poisons Board, after the High Court nullified the 2023 exemption. MCTC urges the Board to again reject any proposed exemption.

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NGOs, MPs Demand Vape Ban After Minister Confirms Liquid Nicotine Scheduled Poison

Minister Admits Nicotine Vape Liquid Scheduled Poison After Court Ruling

Doctors Have A Voice On Poisons Board, But How Much Weight Does It Carry? — Dr Pearl Leong

Protect Children First, Not Industry Convenience — MPA

Protecting A Generation: Malaysia Must Rethink Its Nicotine Policy — Dr Devadas Pathiyil Ramankutty

Nicotine Exemption: A Step Backwards For Public Health, Children At Risk Of Addiction — AMAM & FPMPAM

Nicotine Exemption: A Betrayal Of Public Health Trust Malaysia Must Not Repeat — MyWatch

Government Must Explain Apparent U-Turn On Vape Ban — MMA

Sejarah Hitam Negaraku: Will Malaysia Repeat The Nicotine Betrayal? — MyWatch

MCTC Claims Possible Government Attempt To Delist Liquid Nicotine Again

Patients Skipping GPs For Private Hospitals Drive Up Medical Costs: APHM

Poisons Board Endorses Proposed Exemption Of Liquid Nicotine

Seniors Need Retirement Income Without Burdening Their Children: KALSIS

Beyond The Building: Examining Systems At Klinik Kesihatan Kuala Lumpur — A Concerned Health Care Staff Member

Malaysia Needs MHTC-Like Agency To Coordinate Long-Term Care