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The World Youth Foundation has urged the Malaysian government to impose a blanket ban on vape sales, citing widespread misuse of electronic cigarettes with illegal drugs including marijuana and methamphetamine.
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has called for Malaysia to declare the fight against synthetic drug abuse a national priority, warning that urgent comprehensive action across government and society is needed to prevent the loss of another generation.
Indonesian authorities arrested a 34-year-old Singaporean man in northern Jakarta on July 17 after discovering a clandestine operation producing etomidate vapes in an upscale residential area, uncovering a transnational drug trafficking network.
Tumpat police have arrested a local car repossessor following a drug enforcement operation that netted 6,000 yaba tablets valued at approximately RM60,000, marking a significant seizure in Kelantan's ongoing battle against synthetic drug trafficking.
Penang police have dismantled a significant liquid methamphetamine processing and distribution network, arresting a 40-year-old suspect and confiscating narcotics valued at over RM450,000 in an operation at Nobong Tebal.
Malaysia's Home Ministry is ramping up enforcement against synthetic drugs including methamphetamine and fentanyl, deploying drones and surveillance technology while considering legislative amendments to tackle emerging threats.