Committee of Supply 2024 debate, Day 5: Wan Rizal on tobacco and vape control,

MP Wan Rizal said the Ministry of Health has been at the forefront of the battle to reduce smoking rates and prevent the adoption of alternative smoking habits such as e-vaporisers. In Parliament on Tuesday (Mar 5), he said vaping is often mistakenly perceived as a less harmful alternative to traditional cigarettes and this misconception poses a challenge in the fight against smoking. He asked what is being planned to combat the rise of vaping among Singaporeans. Dr Wan Rizal also asked what initiatives the ministry is taking to support the different ethnic groups in leading healthier lifestyles. On mental health, he asked what progress the ministry has made in advancing mental healthcare.