Kedah will ban the sale of e-cigarettes starting December 2024, giving vape shops a seven-month grace period to transition to other businesses. The ban aims to protect public health and combat synthetic drug abuse, particularly among students, as vape products are reportedly being misused to distribute illegal substances. Enforcement will begin in early 2025, with non-compliant shops facing fines and seizures. The state government urges federal authorities to revoke manufacturing and sales licenses for vape products nationwide.
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