One in six vapes confiscated at English schools spiked with ‘zombie drug’
Warning of risk of serious harm as synthetic drug spice found in vapes in 28 of 38 schools tested. One in six vapes confiscated in English schools are spiked with the highly addictive “zombie drug” spice, according to research. Analysis from 38 schools revealed that the synthetic street drug, classified as class B alongside ketamine and GHB, […]
Philip Morris gains after full-year profit guidance tops expectations (updated)
Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) tracked higher in premarket trading on Tuesday after setting full-year guidance ahead of expectations. For Q2, one of the biggest pullouts from the earnings report was that the smoke-free business accounted for 38.1% of the company’s total revenue in comparison to 35.4% a year ago. Revenue rose 5.6% year-over-year during the quarter […]
Genotoxicity and mutagenicity assessment of electronic cigarette liquids
Al-Otaibi, Hajed M.; Baqasi, Aisha MS.; Alhadrami, Hani A. Annals of Thoracic Medicine 19(3):p 222-227, Jul–Sep 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/atm.atm_59_24 Read Full Article Abstract INTRODUCTION: Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are often advertised as a safer alternative to traditional smoking. However, recent data suggest they may not be as safe as previously believed. This study aims to evaluate the genotoxicity and […]
Regulate vapes, protect youth
Calls grow for vape laws after vending machines found dispensing such products PETALING JAYA: The recent discovery of a vending machine selling electronic cigarettes in Malaysia has sparked significant public worry about how easily youth can access vape products, which has in turn led to urgent calls for the Health Ministry to address the issue. […]
Isu vape ‘magic mushroom’, tunggu laporan lengkap JPN – Timbalan MB Kelantan
KOTA BHARU: Susulan isu membabitkan pelajar menghisap rokok elektronik (vape) yang dicampur dengan dadah sintetik dikenali ‘magic mushroom’, kerajaan negeri Kelantan memaklumkan sedang menunggu laporan lengkap daripada Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri (JPN). Menurut Timbalan Menteri Besar Kelantan Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan pihaknya sudah mengadakan perbincangan dengan JPN, minggu lalu untuk mengetahui jumlah pelajar yang terbabit dan bagaimana cara untuk mengatasi masalah […]
Stick to promise on vape sale regulations, CAP tells Health Ministry
GEORGE TOWN: The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) has urged the Health Ministry to keep to its words on vape sale regulations, especially with more teenagers using the product. CAP senior education officer and anti-smoking activist N.V. Subbarow, in welcoming the ministry’s promised on vape sale regulations, said it should be introduced soon. “We want […]
CAP gesa KKM kota janji isu peraturan rokok, penggunaan vape
KUALA LUMPUR: Persatuan Pengguna Pulau Pinang ( CAP) meminta Menteri Kesihatan, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad untuk mengotakan janji berkaitan peraturan penjualan rokok elektronik atau vape kerana penggunaan dalam kalangan remaja termasuk murid sekolah dilihat berada pada tahap kritikal. Pegawai Pendidikan Kanan dan Aktivis Anti Merokok CAP, NV Subarow berkata, penjualan vape itu kini tidak […]
KKM perlu tegas pantau ‘taktik’ mesin layan diri jual vape
Georgetown: Persatuan Pengguna Pulau Pinang (CAP) menggesa Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) menetapkan undang-undang sekali gus memantau operasi mesin layan diri menjual rokok elektronik (vape) di negara ini. Pegawai Pendidikan CAP N V Subbarow berkata, pihaknya kesal mengenai taktik penjualan vape menerusi mesin layan diri seperti yang tular di aplikasi X, baru-baru ini. “Jika tidak ada […]
CAP reminds ministry to keep promise of stricter vape and tobacco laws implementation
PETALING JAYA: The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) has reminded the Health Ministry to keep its promise of implementing stricter laws in the vape and tobacco product sales regulation in the country. CAP senior education officer and anti-smoking activist N.V.Subbarow said the usage of vape devices and e-cigarettes among schoolchildren and teens are at a […]
Is magic mushroom-laced vape really trending among Kelantan students? State govt awaits Education Dept report
KOTA BARU, July 14 — The Kelantan government is waiting for a detailed report from the state Education Department (JPN) regarding claims of secondary school students using vapes containing ‘magic mushroom’ liquid. Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Mohamed Fadzli Hassan said his office contacted the department last week to ascertain the number of students involved and […]
