Kuala Lampur, Jan. 7 -- SINGAPORE, Jan 7- A 21-year-old Malaysian man was sentenced to 41 weeks' jail after being caught with tens of thousands of vapes and related components in Singapore.

Channel News Asia (CNA) reported that Chong Jun Keong pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing vapes or vape components for sale, with two additional charges taken into consideration.

According to court documents, Chong worked as a sales assistant at a handphone shop in Bukit Indah, Johor Bahru, earning RM6,000 (S$1,898) monthly. The store also sold vapes and related accessories.

CNA further stated that in April 2025, Chong agreed to work part-time as a vape packer in Singapore for S$100 a day, after being approached by a customer known only as Jo...