Malaysia’s Federal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has voiced support for a nationwide ban on vaping, particularly targeting drug-laced vape devices, to address rising abuse cases.
Key points：
- Malaysian CID supports a nationwide ban on all vape products, prioritising the fight against drug-laced devices.
- Deputy Home Minister Shamsul Anuar said the ban aims to prevent drug misuse through electronic vapes.
- The government plans to strengthen regulation on product composition and distribution networks.
- Public cooperation urged to report illegal sales; police, AADK, and Health Ministry coordinating joint actions.
- 2024 drug abuse cases up 32.5% year-on-year, signalling escalating challenges in youth and community health.
October 23, 2025. According to the New Straits Times. Malaysia’s Federal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has expressed its full support for a nationwide ban on vaping, particularly on drug-laced vapes, to curb drug abuse and protect public safety.
Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah told Parliament that CID would support state-level efforts to ban vape sales entirely, noting that community cooperation is key in reporting illegal sales and misuse.
He said the Home Ministry is tightening regulations to control the content and distribution of vaping products, while the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK), the police, and the Health Ministry are carrying out various preventive and treatment programmes.
Shamsul cited a meeting on July 3, chaired by Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, which gathered law enforcement and health authorities to strengthen coordinated action against drug-laced vapes.
In response to earlier questions, Shamsul highlighted that 192,857 people were detected abusing drugs in 2024, up from 145,526 in 2023 — a 32.5% increase.
