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South Sulawesi Governor Bans Vapes in Government and Education Settings
South Sulawesi Governor Andi Sudirman Sulaiman issued a vape ban for government and education settings across the province.
The circular covers local officials, civil servants, other government workers and students.
It also asks local leaders to issue rules against vape use and sales in schools, universities and religious schools.
The governor says the policy aims to protect young people from possible drug misuse and long-term health effects linked to vaping.
The move followed a request from the province’s National Narcotics Agency.
Local governments must monitor compliance, put up signs and apply disciplinary sanctions under existing rules.
They must also send regular updates to the governor’s health department for policy review.
South Sulawesi Governor Andi Sudirman Sulaiman issued a circular banning e-cigarette use in government and education settings.
The ban covers civil servants, non-civil-servant employees, regional-government-owned company employees and students.
The circular is dated November 3, 2026, and was reported on November 6.
The governor said the measure aims to protect the public, especially young people, from potential drug misuse and long-term health effects.
Local governments are instructed to monitor compliance, apply disciplinary sanctions and report implementation.
- Who
- South Sulawesi Governor Andi Sudirman Sulaiman issued the circular. It applies to government employees and students.
- What
- The circular bans vape use in government and education settings. Local leaders are also urged to prohibit vape sales in those settings.
- When
- The circular is dated November 3, 2026. It was reported on November 6, 2026.
- Where
- South Sulawesi, Indonesia, including government workplaces and schools, campuses and Islamic boarding schools.
- Why
- The governor said the measure is intended to protect people, particularly young people, from potential drug misuse and long-term health effects.
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South Sulawesi’s governor dated the circular urging a ban on vape use.
CNN Indonesia reported the circular and quoted the governor’s explanation of the policy.
- Circular number
- 338/15256/DINKES
- Circular date
- November 3, 2026
- Issuing governor
- Andi Sudirman Sulaiman
- Covered groups
- Civil servants, non-civil-servant employees, regional-government-owned company employees and students
- Settings
- Government workplaces, schools, campuses and Islamic boarding schools
What people are saying
Prohibit all civil servant and non-civil servant employees, regional-government-owned company employees and students within district and city governments from using e-cigarettes (vapes).
Ensure regular reporting on the implementation of this appeal is submitted to the Governor of South Sulawesi, through the Provincial Health Office, for policy evaluation.