The communications minister said the issue of vape sales and usage, which have been increasingly restricted by several states, was raised at today’s Cabinet meeting.

“The health minister will study the matter. I will also instruct MCMC to look into the sale of these products online.

“We have found many such products being sold on Facebook and WhatsApp,” Fahmi, who is the government spokesman, told a press conference after the weekly Cabinet meeting.

While a complete ban on vape sales nationwide has been suggested, Fahmi said that would fall under the jurisdiction of the health ministry.

“This has to be referred to the health ministry. But the communications ministry is monitoring the sale of e-cigarettes using social media through MCMC,” he said.

Fahmi said MCMC is expected to prepare a report on the matter, which the communications ministry will then bring to the Cabinet for further discussion.