Antara News·Indonesia·Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 11:31 AM UTC

Health Ministry says MUI vape fatwa strengthens public protection

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Mecca Yumna, Resinta Sulistiyandari

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Health Ministry said the Indonesian Ulema Council's (MUI) Fatwa Number 131 of 2026 on e-cigarette use strengthens efforts to protect the public, particularly children and young people, from the health risks of vaping.

The fatwa declares the entire production and trade chain of e-cigarettes to be haram (forbidden under Islamic law), citing concerns over their health risks and broader social consequences.

"From a health perspective, e-cigarettes are not risk-free products. Nicotine is addictive, and even without tar, the various other substances, aerosols, and chemicals they contain still have the potential to harm health," the ministry's Head of Health Communication and Public Information Bureau, Aji Muhawarman, said on Wednesday.

He also highlighted the potential misuse of vaping devices to consume narcotics, psychotropic substances, and other addictive substances, describing this as a threat requiring collective vigilance.

The ministry has implemented e-cigarette control measures under Government Regulation (PP) Number 28 of 2024, including age restrictions on users and sales, controls on advertising and promotion, and regulations on product contents.

The ministry also encourages the public, especially parents, teachers, educators in schools, and educational settings, to work together to protect children and adolescents from nicotine exposure and e-cigarette use.

Earlier, the MUI Fatwa Commission issued Fatwa Number 131 of 2026 concerning the legal status of e-cigarette or vape use, declaring the entire production and trade chain haram.

"Using electronic cigarettes (REL)/vapes is haram (forbidden) because it is harmful to health, damages the environment, and is intended to prevent (sadd al-dzari'ah) their use as a means of distributing and consuming narcotics, psychotropic substances, and other addictive substances," the MUI stated, as quoted from its official website.

The council also recommended that the government and the House of Representatives (DPR) immediately draft legislation prohibiting vaping and establishing sanctions to protect the public.

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