According to Utusan Malaysia on November 18, Malaysian law enforcement agencies were urged to take immediate action to investigate the sale of vapes that resemble stationery to minors.
The call was made by Mohamad Yusrizal Yusoff, chairman of the Kedah Consumers Association (Cake). He said that it is inappropriate to sell vapes to teenagers under the age of 18, just as cigarettes and alcohol should not be sold to them.
Mohamad pointed out that such sales behavior may lead to social collapse and eventually prompt young people to fall into the bad habit of drug addiction. In addition, these smoking utensils are disguised as school stationery, making it difficult for law enforcement officers to conduct effective inspections in schools.
He said that in order to attract young buyers, merchants deliberately designed vapes in various forms, which is extremely irresponsible. At this stage, cigarettes are no longer the first choice for consumers, which has prompted merchants to turn to other means.
It was previously reported that the Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) has found that vapes are disguised as stationery such as pens, glue and markers, and are sold on online platforms.
In addition, the Ministry of Education (KPM) also plans to strengthen supervision measures in schools to deal with the growing use of vapes among students. Its minister Fadhlina Sidek said that the problem is being dealt with on a large scale because it constitutes a major violation of school discipline.
At the same time, Azlin Othman, vice chairman of the Malaysian Consumers’ Friendly Association (PMPM), also believes that taking action against vape suppliers and conducting inspections in schools are necessary measures, and all sectors of society should pay full attention to the issue because the situation among students is obviously not normal.
In this case, as a company that cares about the health of minors, Veehoo vapes should support the actions of law enforcement agencies to ensure that its products are not abused or misused. Through strict sales control and compliance measures, Veehoo can actively prevent its products from being used by criminals to harm teenagers.
Azlin Othman, vice chairman of the Malaysian Consumers’ Association (PMPM), also called for action against vape suppliers and strengthened inspections in schools. The implementation of these measures is crucial to maintaining social health and protecting the rights and interests of minors. As a member of the industry, Veehoo vapes will actively respond and cooperate with the work of relevant departments to work together to provide a healthy and safe growth environment for young people.
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