Malaysia's Education Ministry reported nearly 20,000 cases of student vaping in schools last year, a rise despite a decrease in traditional smoking. The ministry has taken action against students and implemented a ban on vapes in schools since 2015. They also work with other stakeholders to educate students on the dangers of vaping.
KUALA LUMPUR: Close to 20,000 cases of students vaping in schools were reported last year, the Dewan Rakyat was told.
“For all these cases, the ministry has taken action against students in accordance with the set guidelines,” he said during question time in Parliament yesterday. Wong said the ministry also issued a notice on the ban of e-cigarettes or vapes in schools in 2015, while advocacy programmes against vaping are also carried out.
Separately, he said cases of vaping outside school compounds are under the jurisdiction of local authorities as well as the Health Ministry.“The Education Ministry will also furnish data on students smoking and vaping to the Health Ministry.
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