Singapore's Fight Against Vaping in 2026

May 4, 2026, 10:12
AsiaHealth

Introduction

Singapore shared new information about vaping. They talked about people who broke the law and people who need help to stop vaping.

Main Body

Police caught 2,589 people with vapes. Some people must go to a special program to stop vaping. If they do not go, they go to court. One 12-year-old girl finished the program and now she does better in school. Officers found 36,000 vapes at the borders. They caught 24 people smuggling vapes. Foreigners who break this law must leave the country. Police also deleted 600 vape ads from the internet. Schools sent 206 students to the health office. In March, the government started online help for students. Students can talk about vaping in secret. The police will not tell the school if the student asks for help.

Conclusion

The government uses strict laws and secret help to stop vaping.

Learning

⚡ Quick Shift: Who does what?

In this story, we see a pattern of Action → Result. To reach A2, you need to connect a person to a strong action.

The Pattern: Person + Strong Action + Object

Examples from the text:

  • Police → caught → people
  • Officers → found → vapes
  • Government → started → help

🛠️ Word Tool: "Must"

When you see MUST, it means there is no choice. It is a rule.

  • Foreigners must leave →\rightarrow (They have no choice).
  • People must go →\rightarrow (It is the law).

Simple Tip: Use "must" when talking about laws or very important rules.

Vocabulary Learning

help (v.)
to give assistance to someone
Example:I will help you with your homework.
law (n.)
a rule made by a government that people must follow
Example:The law says you must wear a seatbelt.
school (n.)
a place where children learn
Example:My sister goes to school every day.
student (n.)
a person who studies at school
Example:The student asked a question.
government (n.)
the people who run a country
Example:The government announced new rules.
internet (n.)
a global network of computers that share information
Example:We can find recipes on the internet.
border (n.)
the line that separates two countries
Example:The border between Canada and the U.S. is long.
program (n.)
a planned series of activities
Example:The school has a reading program.
court (n.)
a place where judges decide legal matters
Example:He went to court to solve the problem.
smuggle (v.)
to secretly bring illegal goods into a country
Example:They tried to smuggle contraband across the border.
foreigner (n.)
a person from another country
Example:The foreigner asked for directions.
delete (v.)
to remove something
Example:Please delete the old files.
secret (adj.)
kept hidden or not known
Example:They had a secret meeting.
strict (adj.)
very firm or demanding in rules
Example:The teacher has strict rules.
fight (v.)
to struggle or battle for something
Example:They will fight for their rights.