Malaysia Electronic Cigarette Consumers Association Opposes GEG Act And Calls For An Independent Regulatory Framework

The Malaysian Electronic Cigarette Consumers Association opposes the One Generation Total Quit (GEG) bill and calls on the government to establish an independent regulatory framework for the industry. The chairman of the association, Donggu Aslahudin, pointed out that due to the fundamental differences between e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes, the association has always advocated for independent regulation of the e-cigarette industry.
Recently, the Malaysian Electronic Cigarette Consumers Association opposed the One Generation Total Quit Smoking (GEG) bill and called on the government to establish an independent regulatory framework for the industry. The chairman of the association, Donggu Aslahudin, pointed out that due to the fundamental differences between e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes, the association has always advocated for independent regulation of the e-cigarette industry.
The comprehensive ban on e-cigarettes in the GEG bill may have far-reaching consequences as it may limit people's exposure to less harmful alternatives.
Donggu Aslahudin said that smuggling cigarettes caused the government to lose up to RM36 billion in tax revenue in 2021.
The e-cigarette industry has become a key participant in job creation, especially in the Malay community, where numerous thriving enterprises have created thousands of job opportunities through their supply chain.
Aslahudin called on the government to reconsider the GEG bill, separate e-cigarettes from it, and establish an independent industry regulatory framework. He stated that a comprehensive ban on e-cigarettes could have a devastating impact, causing thousands of people to lose their jobs.