KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 The Malaysian government missed out on the chance to collect RM866 million in taxes last year from liquids used for vaping or e-cigarettes, and should.
A medical practitioner with experience in addiction therapy in Malaysia, highlights that tobacco harm reduction (THR) approaches would help reverse the problem caused by smoking across the country.
Valued at an estimated RM2.7 billion, the local vape industry is expanding significantly and has reached a 42% share of the total tobacco market. Despite this, it remains unregulated.