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Heavier penalties will be imposed on those who possess, use, or purchase e-vaporisers. From 1 Sep, etomidate will be classified as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act - using etomidate e-vaporisers could result in mandatory rehabilitation and supervision. Get help to quit with the QuitVape Programme at www.gov.sg/stopvaping

Vaping damages your health, and etomidate e-vaporisers bring even greater harm to the brain. Addiction is serious, but quitting is possible. Support is available - take the step to quit vaping today. Don't risk your health. Get help to quit with the QuitVape Programme at www.gov.sg/stopvaping

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There will be heavier penalties for foreigners caught vaping from 1 September onwards. First time offenders will be fined and have their vapes seized. Repeated offenders risk revocation of their employment/visit passes, deportation and a ban on re-entry into Singapore. For more information, visit www.gov.sg/stopvaping

The Government has stepped up enforcement against the use of e-vaporisers. From 1 September 2025, individuals caught possessing, using or purchasing e-vaporisers will face higher penalties, with recalcitrant users subject to rehabilitative measures. ➡️ Get help to quit from the QuitVape Programme at www.gov.sg/stopvaping

More will be done to help Singaporeans and businesses make the most of rising technologies like AI. Learn more about what was shared during National Day Rally 2025 to help Singaporeans seize these opportunities. For more info: go.gov.sg/2025ndr #ndrsg#ndr2025

With new Age Well Neighbourhoods and more Community Care Apartments set up across Singapore, our Seniors can stay connected and receive the support they need in their silver years. For more information on the announcements from National Day Rally 2025, visit go.gov.sg/2025ndr #NDRSG#NDR2025

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Vaping causes serious damage to the heart, lungs and other vital organs. In severe cases, vaping can kill. Stop vaping before it is too late. For now, persons who come forward to seek help or bin their e-vaporisers will not face any penalties for doing so. For more information: go.gov.sg/stopvaping-socials

1 in 3 vapes contain etomidate, which is addictive and should only be used by licensed medical professionals. Once etomidate is listed as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act, those who use drug-laced vapes will face stiffer penalties including jail sentences. For now, persons who come forward to seek help or bin their e-vaporisers will not face any penalties for doing so. For more information: go.gov.sg/stopvaping-socials

Vaping is illegal. Dangerous substances such as etomidate can be added into e-vaporisers and pose serious harms to users. For now, persons who come forward to seek help or bin their e-vaporisers will not face any penalties for doing so. For more information: go.gov.sg/stopvaping-socials