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Confronting Ong Ye Kung: Real Answers on the KPOD Crackdown!

Ep. 454
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Why does Singapore's harsh crackdown on vapes not happen sooner? Should we legalise vapes that aren't laced with drugs? Why are other addictive substances are regulated instead of banned?


In this episode, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung joins us to answer the internet's burning questions!!!


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If you need help to quit vaping, support is available under the QuitVape programme:


To quit the use of etomidate vapes, please reach out to:

Institute of Mental Health (IMH)

WE CARE Community Services

Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association

Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities

Fei Yue Community Services

To quit the use of non-etomidate vapes, please reach out to:

Health Promotion Board’s I Quit Programme (sign up at go.gov.sg/iquit or call 1800 438 2000)

For more information, visit go.gov.sg/stopvaping

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