Pertubuhan Ikatan Usahawan Kecil dan Sederhana Malaysia (Ikhlas) president Mohd Ridzuan Abdullah has urged Johor Menteri Besar Mohamed Khaled Nordin to convey the vape industry's concerns to the sultan.

He said while the group respects the Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar's decree to ban the selling of vape products in the state, the decree was made out of concern for the rakyat, and the vape traders are the rakyat too.

He reminded that Khaled is in a position to advise the sultan and it is he who would have to face the people when elections come about.