Malaysia Edges Toward Nationwide Vape Ban Amid Health Concerns Tobacco Asia Health experts and activists in Malaysia are urging the government to follow Singapore's tough stance on vaping, as student usage and health risks rise. While Singapore has banned vapes since 2018 and Vaping Group Wants Nicotine Vapes Allowed, Claims Fewer Smokers Now CodeBlue It's Official: Malaysia Will Ban Vape In 2026 : r malaysia Health experts and activists in Malaysia are urging the government to follow Singapore's tough stance on vaping, as student usage and health risks rise. While Singapore has banned vapes since 2018 and Malaysia just got its first case of vape related illness. So how unsafe is vaping?