Negeri sembilan: The Negeri Sembilan government has expressed its full support for the ban on the sale and use of vapes in the state. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun emphasized the necessity of clear and firm regulations to ensure effective enforcement of this ban.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Aminuddin, who also serves as the Port Dickson member of parliament, highlighted the challenge of implementing the vape ban without specific rules or legislation. He noted that without such measures, the prohibition might have little impact, as sales and usage of vapes continue to be widespread. "The Conference of Rulers has agreed for states to ban vape, and it appears all states are in favour. However, when there is an agreement but no accompanying regulation, this needs to be reviewed so that laws can be enforced," he stated during a press briefing at the Negeri Sembilan legislative assembly.

Earlier, Aminuddin urged security forces and enforcement agencies, including the Health Ministry, to enhance their efforts to keep vapes containing prohibited substances, such as magic mushrooms, off the market. This call to action was in response to a query from Datuk Mohd Asna Amin (BN-Lenggeng) regarding whether the state planned to completely ban vape sales or allow them under specific brands.

Aminuddin further mentioned that the state would defer to the Federal Government for determining the necessary regulations and enforcement measures before officially declaring the prohibition. He also remarked on the legal framework under Section 3 of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024, which mandates registration with the Health Ministry for all smoking products intended for import, manufacture, or distribution in Malaysia.

In response to an earlier question from Suhaimizan Bizar (BN-Gemencheh) about measures to curb the abuse of vape products containing banned substances, Aminuddin reiterated that smoking products containing prohibited substances regulated under the Poisons Act 1952, including psilocybin, would not be approved for registration.