VAPE !!!! Why am I against it?

I am sorry if what I am going to write has deviate a bit from the facts and will make some of you guys angry at me. Writing this doesn't mean I am hating you guys instead concern clouds my mind and my heart.

A few hours ago, there's too much debate regarding government decision to legalize vape usage and sales in Malaysia. I'm not going to write in regards to Islamic ruling though I agree with the fatwa committee. I had read some journals that had done research on vape or e-cigarette issue. Yes, the results showed that vape usage is much healthier alternative compared to normal cigarette. Why is that?

Normal cigarette is harmful because its involve the burning process of tobacco. While this happen, many chemicals that used in tobacco processing are released and directly inhaled into the lungs. Some of these chemicals are known as carcinogenic or can cause cancer to human. Vape in contrast, doesn't involve tobacco burning and make it a safer option to smoker.

So, why am I against vape? First of all, although they say vape are safer, can influence smokers to stop smoking and some of the smokers feel healthier when they started using vape, it is a fact that chemicals are still being used in vape. Although these chemicals are somewhat LESS harmful  and the dosage is much lower than the normal cigarette, people still expose to the chemicals.

Research articles stating that vape is safe to be used but some articles still concern about its long-term effect or chronic effect to the users. Why is this? Because even for normal cigarette, it takes decades of research to discover the direct association of cancer with tobacco while extensive research on vape just started on 2010 and the earliest article on vape was publish in 2008.

Take note on this. Cancer or chronic health effects happens when users are exposed to LOW DOSAGE of chemicals in a LONG TIME and it may take up until 30 years for the cancer to develop inside human body. Besides, vape are proven containing nicotine and health experts are concern on nicotine addiction among vape users. Smokers feel healthier  are mostly because of psychological effect instead of the vape usage itself.

Second, kids may get influence and start using vape. Chances are as kids get older, they started looking for alternative other than vape which is the normal cigarette. We never know what kids are thinking and kids are known as curious creature and they like to try new things. There's a lot of pictures posted in social media showing kids are being exposed to vape and some adults make them try it. This kind of behaviour should not be accepted.

Third, manner should be observe. Whoever thought vape is okay to be use inside of a room because of the flavour enhancer in its solution, think again and think thoroughly. People are annoyed of this behaviour. It's distracting especially if users use it during office hours and this only shows your disrespect towards other people.

I hope my writing can get at least get someone to think about this issue but I am sure people are not that concern about vape effects as there are still many who smoke normal cigarette although they surely know about its chronic effects. I surely hope the smoking banned will also be used for vape in public areas. If you guys still wanted to use vape, then use it away from kids and indoor areas. Lastly, I am against vape and surely am against normal cigarette.

I am happy that our health minister is also having great concern on this issue. Hoping for a healthy nation. Peace for all ! ^_^


p/s: this is my entry in Facebook and I just feel the need to post it here. Thank you for reading!

Another degree received!

Anneyong !!!!

Yup, it's been a loooong time since I updated my last entry here. Sorry, a bit busy with classes, assignments and research project. And it's worth it! On October 19th, 2015, I was awarded with Master's degree from University of Malaya. Yay ~

I had chose a coursework master's degree which literally mean my weekend schedules were full with classes. I was really nervous when entered my first class. However, fret not, teaching style between master's degree and undergraduate degree was different. In first degree classes, we were thought with lots of facts and as for me, I was really meek and afraid to ask questions in class. But I never thought I could be different in master's degree. I was able to voice out my opinions and actively involved in classes activities such as tutorials, presentations and assignments. Even the lecturers were advising us to throw out our ideas bravely.

So, friends out there who wishes to pursue master's degree, don't be afraid. You will find the classes interesting and you will befriend with different types of people with various fields and experience. For me, I am currently searching for job and also searching for an opportunity to pursue my study in PhD. Wish me luck !!

I'm off for now. Bye ~ !!!! ^_^