KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 -- The Selangor government has ordered all electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) and vape traders to remove advertisements and promotional materials, warning that firm action will be taken against those who fail to comply.

According to Berita Harian, Selangor's State Executive Councillor for Local Government and Tourism, Datuk Ng Suee Lim, said the directive was discussed and approved at a recent Selangor State Executive Council (MMKN) meeting.

"The state government has never issued licences for the sale or business of e-cigarettes or vape.

"These businesses are operating without authorisation, without licences, and they are displaying unauthorised advertisements," he was quoted as saying.

He added that in the Klang ...