Singapore's Anti-Vaping Microsite Issues Public Health Threat Warning

Govt Makes Clear Its Zero-Tolerance Stance on Vaping, Urges Users to Bin Devices

- David Sun

An anti-vaping microsite was rolled out on Gov.sg a day after Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in his National Day Rally speech that the Government will take tougher action against the scourge. Titled Stop Vaping, the page went live on Aug 18.

It called vaping a public health threat and features information on the harms of vaping as well as resources, helplines, and reporting avenues.

It makes clear the Government takes a zero-tolerance stance on vaping, urging users to bin their devices and quit immediately.

New anti-vaping posters uploaded on the Stop Vaping page have also been spotted at community areas such as estate void decks and lift landings, assuring the public there will be no penalties for those who dispose of their vapes.

Vaping has been banned here since 2018, and those found possessing, using, or buying vapes can be fined up to $2,000.

Those found possessing, importing, or selling Kpods—etomidate-laced vapes—can be fined up to $10,000 and jailed for up to two years.

But the authorities are working to change the laws and list etomidate under the Misuse of Drugs Act as a Class C drug.

This will pave the way for stiffer penalties such as jail time.