MUI Urges In-Depth Study on Vape, Potential Narcotics Content Under Scrutiny
The Fatwa Commission of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has urged the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) to promptly conduct an in-depth study on the content of electronic cigarettes (vape), which are widespread in society. This urging was conveyed by the Secretary of the MUI Fatwa Commission, Miftahul Huda, on Friday (10/4/2026), following concerns over the potential presence of narcotics in vape liquids.
Miftahul Huda emphasized that a comprehensive study is a crucial basis before determining a legal stance. "If there are narcotic elements, that falls under khamar (intoxicants). All scholars agree that its ruling is haram (forbidden)," he stated. If proven, MUI indicated that its ruling would clearly be haram, and the House of Representatives (DPR) is being called upon to draft prohibition regulations.
Previously, the Head of BNN, Suyudi Ario Seto, revealed laboratory test results on 341 samples of vape liquid, which strengthened suspicions that vape is being used as a new medium for narcotics circulation. At least 175 types of new psychoactive substances (NPS) have been identified in Indonesia. BNN considers banning vape could be a strategic step to close loopholes in the circulation of harmful substances like etomidate.
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