Indonesia Faces Growing Calls to Ban E-cigarette Use
In Indonesia, Islamic cleric Gus Falah is strongly advocating for a ban on e-cigarette (vape) use. He asserts that vaping is forbidden (haram) under Islamic law and urges the government to implement a swift prohibition. This push highlights the intersection of religious perspectives and public health policy in the nation.
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