Documentary reveals how easy it is for Malaysia's minors to buy vape
The Al Jazeera documentary shows not all shops bother checking customers' IDs, while some recommend flavours for beginners.
More teens vaping now than before, health ministry warns
The number of teenagers found to be vaping has increased from 9.8% in 2017 to 14.9% in 2022.
Britain takes steps to clamp down on teen vaping
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the marketing and the illegal sales of vapes to children is 'completely unacceptable'.
TikTok to add screen time limits for young users
Teenagers will have to enter a passcode to continue watching after 60 minutes and those aged below 13 require a parent or guardian to set or enter a passcode to release an additional 30 minutes, TikTok says.
More needs to be done on mental health disorder risk for children, teens, says Zaliha
The health minister says the issue is not getting the attention it deserves.
3 teens killed in motorcycle collision with car
The three boys, all aged 14, died at the scene due to head injuries.
Kedah raises legal age of marriage for girls to 18
The punishment for polygamy without court permission has also been raised, from six months in jail or a fine of RM1,000 to one year in jail or a fine of RM3,000.
EU watchdog to rule on boosters for teens aged 16, 17
Younger ages are expected to follow.
Australia drugs regulator approves Covid-19 boosters for 16- and 17-year-olds
The Therapeutic Goods Administration says the country's vaccination advisory group will soon give more information on when the 16-17 age group will be eligible to receive their booster doses.
Israel reports just two heart inflammation cases among teens after booster
The heart inflammations developed by two male teens were both said to be mild.
73,653 teens in Selangor still unvaccinated
Some 275,237 youths aged 18 and above have yet to be vaccinated as well.
Pfizer says Covid shot 100% effective in teens after 4 months
No serious safety concerns were observed in individuals with at least six months of follow-up after the second dose.
