New Zealand set to scrap world-first tobacco ban
Set to take effect from July, the toughest anti-tobacco rules in the world would have banned sales to those born after Jan. 1, 2009.
Tue Feb 27 2024
The legal perils of the Tobacco and Smoking Products Control Bill 2022
It is extremely concerning that Malaysian civil liberties are at stake and potentially open to abuse in this Tobacco Bill, writes former chief justice Tun Zaki.
Fri Sep 09 2022
Anti-tobacco and -smoking bill to be tabled in July - Khairy
Khairy said several rounds of engagement including with the cigarette industry had been held to gather feedback from all quarters.
Mon Apr 25 2022
Philippines' tough public smoking ban gets broad support
Even an industry lobby group, the Philippine Tobacco Institute (PTI), said it supported the regulation and acknowledged the health objectives.
Fri May 19 2017
Philippines set to roll out tough no-smoking law
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is set to sign a regulation this month banning smoking in public across, rolling out among the toughest anti-tobacco laws in the region.
Wed Oct 12 2016
Uruguay wins case against US tobacco firm
Philip Morris reacted by saying "we respect" the verdict, which is binding in any case.
Sat Jul 09 2016
N. Korean anti-tobacco push up in smoke as Kim keeps puffing
A North Korean anti-smoking campaign has apparently failed to persuade young leader Kim Jong-Un to kick the habit.
Sat Jun 11 2016
Health experts defend e-cigarettes despite concerns
Health experts at an anti-tobacco conference in Abu Dhabi defended e-cigarettes on Friday, dismissing widespread concerns that the devices could lure adolescents into nicotine addiction.
Sun Mar 22 2015