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I refer to recent social media posts about a man who was seen vaping openly in an MRT train along the North-South Line. He appeared intoxicated throughout the video clip. I have personally seen many people, including teenagers, who vape openly in public areas such as void decks, near bus stops and carparks. This has been an almost daily occurrence even though it is an offence to possess, use or purchase vapes in Singapore. It is therefore puzzling how they could get hold of such devices here. These people seem not to have any respect for the law and are not afraid of doing it in public. As such, it will be of public interest for the relevant authorities to advise on the possible actions that members of the public can take when they witness such incidents, rather than sharing on social media. I would also suggest that schools and educators emphasise to their students the dangers of vaping and the legal consequences. The media could also play an important role in this publicity effort. It is also important for the authorities to locate the suppliers or sellers and come down hard on them.