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September 11, 2025
Johor Bahru vape shops say Singaporeans still form bulk of customers
Amid an intensified crackdown in Singapore, some vape retailers in the Malaysian city are continuing to deliver the devices across the Causeway.
**Johor Bahru Vape Shops Report Continued Reliance on Singaporean Customers**
Despite Singapore's increasingly strict stance on vaping, retailers in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, continue to see Singaporeans as a significant portion of their customer base. While Singapore intensifies its efforts to curb vaping, some vape shops across the Causeway are reportedly still catering to the demand from Singaporean consumers, even facilitating deliveries across the border.
This situation highlights the ongoing challenge faced by Singaporean authorities in tackling the vaping problem. The ease of access to vape products just a short distance away in Johor Bahru makes enforcement significantly more difficult. While Singapore has implemented hefty fines and even jail time for possessing, using, or selling vapes, the lure of readily available products across the border remains strong for some.
The retailers in Johor Bahru, though not explicitly advertising their cross-border services, are allegedly fulfilling requests from Singaporean customers. This is often done discreetly, relying on word-of-mouth referrals and online communication channels to avoid detection. The continued demand suggests that the potential risks for Singaporean consumers are outweighed by the perceived benefits of vaping, or perhaps a lack of awareness regarding the potential health consequences.
The situation poses a complex dilemma. On one hand, Singapore is determined to protect its citizens, particularly its youth, from the perceived dangers of vaping. On the other hand, the proximity of Johor Bahru allows for a constant flow of vape products across the border, making complete enforcement a near-impossible task.
Experts suggest that a multi-pronged approach is needed to effectively address the issue. This includes not only stricter enforcement but also enhanced public awareness campaigns to educate Singaporeans about the health risks associated with vaping and the legal consequences of possessing or using vape products within Singapore. Furthermore, some argue for closer collaboration between Singaporean and Malaysian authorities to combat the illegal trade of vape products across the border. The continued reliance of Johor Bahru vape shops on Singaporean customers underscores the need for a comprehensive and coordinated strategy to tackle the vaping problem.
Despite Singapore's increasingly strict stance on vaping, retailers in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, continue to see Singaporeans as a significant portion of their customer base. While Singapore intensifies its efforts to curb vaping, some vape shops across the Causeway are reportedly still catering to the demand from Singaporean consumers, even facilitating deliveries across the border.
This situation highlights the ongoing challenge faced by Singaporean authorities in tackling the vaping problem. The ease of access to vape products just a short distance away in Johor Bahru makes enforcement significantly more difficult. While Singapore has implemented hefty fines and even jail time for possessing, using, or selling vapes, the lure of readily available products across the border remains strong for some.
The retailers in Johor Bahru, though not explicitly advertising their cross-border services, are allegedly fulfilling requests from Singaporean customers. This is often done discreetly, relying on word-of-mouth referrals and online communication channels to avoid detection. The continued demand suggests that the potential risks for Singaporean consumers are outweighed by the perceived benefits of vaping, or perhaps a lack of awareness regarding the potential health consequences.
The situation poses a complex dilemma. On one hand, Singapore is determined to protect its citizens, particularly its youth, from the perceived dangers of vaping. On the other hand, the proximity of Johor Bahru allows for a constant flow of vape products across the border, making complete enforcement a near-impossible task.
Experts suggest that a multi-pronged approach is needed to effectively address the issue. This includes not only stricter enforcement but also enhanced public awareness campaigns to educate Singaporeans about the health risks associated with vaping and the legal consequences of possessing or using vape products within Singapore. Furthermore, some argue for closer collaboration between Singaporean and Malaysian authorities to combat the illegal trade of vape products across the border. The continued reliance of Johor Bahru vape shops on Singaporean customers underscores the need for a comprehensive and coordinated strategy to tackle the vaping problem.
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