Persistent Vape Seller in Kangar Raided, RM15,000 in Banned Products Seized

Authorities in Kangar, Malaysia, have taken action against a persistent seller of banned vape products, confiscating an estimated RM15,000 worth of liquids and devices. The premises, located on Jalan Padang Behor, had a history of violations, having been repeatedly compounded for selling vape products prohibited in the state.

Despite previous warnings and notices to cease business issued in August 2025, the operator continued to sell banned vape items. The Kangar Municipal Council (MPK), in collaboration with the police, conducted a raid last Friday. They discovered that the premises operated discreetly, selling only at night and seemingly attempting to evade authorities. However, intelligence and public information led to the successful operation, targeting what are believed to be regular customers who could enter the premises without restriction.

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Premises operate discreetly but buyers can enter without restriction. We believe buyers are among regular customers wanting to get supplies.

Affendi Rajini Kanth, President of MPK, stated that the operation was conducted under the MPK's licensing of trade, business, and industry by-laws of 1984. He noted that penalties for such offenses include fines not exceeding RM2,000, with additional daily fines for continuous violations. This enforcement action aligns with the state government's policy to prohibit vape sales throughout Perlis, a ban that took effect on August 1, 2025, and is supported by a religious decree deeming vape use as "haram" (forbidden). MPK vows to continue its intelligence gathering and monitoring efforts against any remaining non-compliant premises.

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Although vape sales have been banned in Perlis since August last year, we believe there are still premises that are defiant, and we will continue our intelligence and monitoring.