He is looking at anti-smoking measures similar to laws New Zealand announced last year, which include a ban on selling tobacco to anyone born on or after Jan 1, 2009, The Guardian says.

The Al Jazeera documentary shows not all shops bother checking customers' IDs, while some recommend flavours for beginners.

The hike was especially pronounced among sweet flavours favoured by young users of e-cigarettes, also called vapes.

This follows the government's move to delist liquid nicotine as a poisonous substance and to refer the 'endgame' bill for further scrutiny.

The number of teenagers found to be vaping has increased from 9.8% in 2017 to 14.9% in 2022.

It will be tabled for a first reading by Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

Tanjong Karang MP Zulkafperi Hanapi says it is a matter of urgent and public importance.

Vape and e-cigarettes should be treated similar to tobacco products and cigarettes but remain unregulated and unrestricted.

Vapes will require child safety mechanisms, with enticing names, such as 'cotton candy', banned, while plain packaging had been considered.

She had two seizures while undergoing medical treatment but is now stable and breathing without the aid of a ventilator.

Officers from the Selangor health department sweep the airport, checking for those who flout Malaysia's smoking regulations.

Vape remains unregulated, unrestricted and out of control, and it will remain so until the bill is passed by Parliament.