fbpx
Connect with us

Social Stories

Journalists Conduct Undercover Investigation to Prove M’sian Vape Stores Sell to Minors

Published

My Post 1 2023 07 20T104749.018
Source: Al Jazeera English | YouTube

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

Vaping isn’t exactly a healthy habit, plus it’s much more dangerous for minors as nicotine exposure during the teenage years can harm brain development, which continues until about the age of 25.

Earlier this year, Malaysia legalised vaping, allowing for a legal loophole where the government cannot control their sale to and consumption by youths and children.

And while vape stores in Malaysia still display ’18 and above only’ signages in their stores, a team of journalists from 101 East under Al Jazeera are proving that these signages don’t matter as staff members of these stores are still selling to minors, in an undercover operation.

Vape 4

Taking to their Twitter account, they shared, “We went undercover to 6 vape shops in Kuala Lumpur. None of them asked our young buyer for ID before selling highly addictive nicotine-based vape products, despite 4 of them displaying 18+ signs.”

As vape stores are allowed to make their own decisions to not sell to minors, the investigation was conducted to test just how effective self-regulation is. To do that, they sent in someone with a teenage appearance to purchase ‘their first’ vape product.

Vape 2

Vape 3

The store staff members did not check the person’s ID and recommended flavours that would be suitable for beginners despite the person’s young appearance and the 18+ signages in 4 stores, proving that self-regulation just does not work.

 

You can check out their video from the investigation here

What do you think about this? Do feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section.

 

Also read: “I kawtim with the doctor” – M’sian Civil Servant Admits to Using Govt Funds for Cosmetic Braces

My Post 1 2023 07 14T161435.807

 

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

Collage 95 Collage 95
News17 hours ago

42-Year-Old M’sian Man to Become First Person in Terengganu to Be Caned Publicly for Repeated Khalwat

A 42-year-old Malaysian widower will be the first person in Terengganu to be whipped in public for repeated Khalwat. The...

Collage 94 Collage 94
News22 hours ago

5 Major Road Accidents Involving Trailers & Containers That Have Happened in M’sia Since 2022

Road accidents happen every day but there has been a significant number of container-related accidents recently.  Unfortunately, most of these...

My Post 1 2024 11 22T162729.854 My Post 1 2024 11 22T162729.854
News23 hours ago

Terengganu Recorded 53 Marriages Involving Underaged Girls Since 2022, Most No Longer Studying

Terengganu has allegedly recorded 53 cases of marriages involving underaged girls in the last 2 years. According to a report...

Collage 93 Collage 93
News23 hours ago

“Only RM124/month for 3 rooms” – DBKL to Take Action Against PPR Residents Who Aren’t Paying Rent

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has a stern reminder for residents of the low-cost flats (PPR) in the city....

Collage 1 4 Collage 1 4
News23 hours ago

M’sian Doctor Accused of Filming Female Worker’s Backside & Body While She Was Arranging Products

A local doctor was brought to court today (November 22), and is facing charges for allegedly recording videos of a...

Collage 18 2 Collage 18 2
News1 day ago

M’sian Guards Carrying RM200k in Company Cash Tell PDRM They Were Robbed, Get Detained Instead

In recent news, 3 men recently filed a police report after claiming that a sack of money belonging to a...

Feat Image Ayam Goreng Feat Image Ayam Goreng
News1 day ago

Owner of Viral Langkawi Eatery that Charged RM20 for a Small Plate of Ayam Goreng Kunyit Fined RM10,000

Earlier this year, we shared about an eatery in Langkawi, Kedah, that went viral after a customer complained online about...

Feat Image Frenly Feat Image Frenly
News1 day ago

Singapore Voted as the World’s Friendliest City in 2024, No Malaysian City Made it into Top 10

Singapore has been voted the friendliest city in the world in the global luxury and lifestyle travel magazine Condé Nest...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY