Commission III of the DPR will examine the BNN's proposal regarding the prohibition of the use of vape in the Narcotics Bill

Member of Commission III of the House of Representatives Abdullah responded to the proposal of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) which asked that the circulation of vape or electronic cigarettes be banned in Indonesia. According to him, Commission III of the House of Representatives will review the proposal following the discussion of the Draft Law (RUU) on Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances.

The BNN's proposal emerged following the prevalence of findings of narcotics and drugs in vape liquids circulating in the community. According to Abdullah, the BNN's findings, which are based on the results of laboratory tests on hundreds of vape liquid samples, are an important input for Commission III of the DPR, especially in discussing the Narcotics Bill.

"This finding is certainly very serious and an important material in discussing the bill. We in Commission III will thoroughly examine the proposed ban on vaping before it is decided to be included in the regulation," Abdullah told reporters, Wednesday, April 8.

Abdullah emphasized that the circulation of drugs through vape media is a real threat that must not be allowed. He assessed that this practice has the potential to damage the younger generation and expand the abuse of narcotics in a way that is increasingly difficult to detect.

"The circulation of drugs through vape is very disturbing. This can be a new gateway for drug abuse, especially among young people. The state must be present to protect the community," he said.

However, Abdullah stated that the policy banning vaping could not be implemented immediately. He reminded the need to consider various aspects, including economic and social impacts.

"If it is proven that vape is misused for drug trafficking, I support the ban. However, this policy must go through a mature stage. Many MSMEs depend on selling vape, and not a few people also use it," he explained.

Abdullah emphasized the importance of a comprehensive and data-based approach in formulating policies, so that the goal of eradicating drugs is still achieved without neglecting the impact on the wider community.

"Everything must be carefully considered. Don't let the policies taken actually create new problems in the community," he concluded.

Previously, the proposal to ban vaping was conveyed by the BNN in the discussion of the Draft Law (RUU) on Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances which is currently being discussed in the DPR.

For information, the bill is included in the National Legislation Program (Prolegnas) Priority List 2026. The DPR has agreed to changes to the Priority Prolegnas 2026 which now contains 64 draft laws.