00:00A public health expert advocates for risk-proportionate regulations on vape products,
00:07favoring control based on harm level, instead of outright bans. Dr. Sharifa is at one point
00:13they suggested safer options like medical-grade, lab-certified vapes for adults who cannot quit
00:19smoking. Citing poor outcomes abroad, the University Kabang Saan Malaysia lecturer
00:24opposed reviving the generational endgame, which aimed to ban tobacco sales and use for
00:29those born on or after January 1st. It was dropped from the control of smoking products for Public
00:35Health Bill 2023. Sharifa warned that while vape products that are now allowed in the market do
00:41not contain drugs, illicit vendors have been peddling those mixed with banned substances.
00:46Deputy Inspector General of Police Ayub Khan Maiden Pichay revealed that students as young as 13
00:52have been using contaminated vape products, with about 65% containing poisons like methamphetamine,
00:59ecstasy, and fentanyl. Meanwhile, former Deputy Health Minister Dr. Lee Boon Shai urged action to
01:06curb youth interest in vaping, such as unattractive packaging, reduced nicotine levels, and removing
01:12fruity flavors. Agreeing with Sharifa, he said banning vape products is impractical due to the industry's
01:18size, and supported the 2023 Tobacco Control Bill along with regulated limits on vape liquid contents.
01:25So, we'll see you at the next step.
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