Health Ministry says MUI vape fatwa strengthens public protection
The Health Ministry says MUI's fatwa declaring e-cigarettes haram strengthens efforts to protect the public, especially children, from vaping health risks.Summary
The Indonesian Health Ministry stated that MUI Fatwa Number 131 of 2026, which declares the entire production and trade chain of e-cigarettes haram, strengthens public protection efforts, particularly for children and young people. Aji Muhawarman, Head of the Ministry's Health Communication and Public Information Bureau, noted that e-cigarettes are not risk-free, as nicotine is addictive and other substances, aerosols, and chemicals they contain can harm health. He also warned about the potential misuse of vaping devices for consuming narcotics and other addictive substances. The ministry has implemented e-cigarette control measures under Government Regulation Number 28 of 2024, including age restrictions, advertising controls, and product content regulations, and encourages parents, teachers, and educators to protect children and adolescents from nicotine exposure. The MUI Fatwa Commission declared vaping haram because it is harmful to health, damages the environment, and is intended to prevent its use as a means of distributing narcotics and other addictive substances, and it recommended that the government and the House of Representatives draft legislation prohibiting vaping and establishing sanctions.
(Source：ANTARA News)
