Vapeonomics: How a Ban Risks Repeating the Cigarette Mistake

Our analyst at Bait Al Amanah, Yugendran T. Kannu Sivakumaran, was recently featured in Malay Mail with his article “Vapeonomics: How a Ban Risks Repeating the Cigarette Mistake.” In it, he highlights how a blanket ban on vaping in Malaysia could unintentionally fuel illicit trade, undermine public health safeguards, and deprive the government of valuable tax revenue—paralleling the challenges once faced with cigarettes. Instead, he argues for a balanced regulatory approach that strengthens controls while addressing both health and economic considerations.

Read the full coverage in the Malay Mail.