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IN FOCUS: Amid rising threat of drug-laced vapes, Indonesia’s proposed ban on e-cigarettes stirs debate

IN FOCUS: Amid rising threat of drug-laced vapes, Indonesia’s proposed ban on e-cigarettes stirs debate

With seizures of drug-laced vapes rising, anti-narcotics officials are pushing for a ban on e-cigarettes and arguing that Indonesia remains behind many of its neighbours in regulating them.

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Mbappe double as France ease past Sweden 3-0 to reach last 16

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Haaland shakes off Ivory Coast shackles to haul Norway into World Cup last 16

Haaland shakes off Ivory Coast shackles to haul Norway into World Cup last 16

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How drug-laced vapes are driving Indonesia's proposed e-cigarette ban

How drug-laced vapes are driving Indonesia's proposed e-cigarette ban

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PM Anwar’s coalition partners pledge to finish term, despite state polls feud: Selangor chief minister

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Dividend investing is a popular strategy with Singapore investors, but does it still make sense today?

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Defence not just about capabilities, intention also matters: Chan Chun Sing

Defence not just about capabilities, intention also matters: Chan Chun Sing

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Iran prepares for late supreme leader's funeral

Iran prepares for late supreme leader's funeral

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Commentary: Small states are the best bet for keeping world at peace

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