Vaping is Illegal in Singapore, Tourists Bringing it Will be Fined Rp23 Million

Vape is Illegal in Singapore, Tourists who Bring it are Fined IDR 23 Million.

Vaping is Illegal in Singapore, Tourists Bringing it Will be Fined Rp23 Million

Dream - Planning to vacation in Singapore to spend the end of the year? Do not bring vape or electronic cigarettes in any other form. If you do bring them, be prepared to surrender them at the Red Channel.

Red Channel itself is for tourists who enter a country and bring restricted goods and imported goods subject to customs duties.

This is because the Singapore authorities have implemented strict policies regarding the ban on the use of vape. Inspections will be conducted at the entry points of Singapore, whether it is through air, land, or sea in the coming months, and will start at Changi Airport.

"Passengers who arrive can have the presence of e-vaporizers and their components checked in the arrival hall, and those found carrying e-vaporizers or their components will be fined," wrote a statement from the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Health Sciences Authority (HSA), a few days ago.

Passengers carrying e-vaporizers must pass through the Red Channel. "Travelers who declare and surrender these items at the Red Lane will be exempt from punishment," said the Ministry of Health and HSA.

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) will continue to conduct security checks to detect and prevent smuggling attempts. Vaping is illegal in Singapore and offenders can be fined up to S$2,000 (US$1,490) or about Rp23 million. Those who import, distribute, or sell such products face heavier penalties, including the possibility of imprisonment. The number of people caught using and possessing vapes continues to increase, and some school children are also participating in this habit.

Some users obtain their supply online from messaging applications such as Telegram, or when they go abroad. "Therefore, we have taken steps to protect our population and prevent vaping from spreading to our community," said the Ministry of Health and HSA.

In addition to border checkpoint posts, inspections will be increased in places such as business centers, shopping centers, parks, smoking areas, as well as public entertainment places such as bars and clubs. Authorities describe these places as "public hotspots" and add that offenders will be fined immediately.

The Ministry of Health and HSA noted that since December 1, law enforcement officers from the National Environment Agency have been authorized to take action against individuals who use or possess vapes. They added that they are also collaborating with the Ministry of Communication and Informatics and the Infocom Media Development Authority to enhance the detection and removal of online sales and advertisements for vapes.

HSA said it has been monitoring the illegal sale of electronic vaporizers through social media and messaging platforms to restrict online access to these items. Schools and higher education institutions will strengthen detection efforts and law enforcement against vaping. Source: SCMP

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