![Customs seize electric scooters, beedis, cigarettes and plast scrap worth RM121.65 mln Customs seize electric scooters, beedis, cigarettes and plast scrap worth RM121.65 mln](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41708433068_NorlelaIsmail.jpg)
Customs seize electric scooters, beedis, cigarettes and plast scrap worth RM121.65 mln
Norlela Ismail said for the confiscation of used electric scooters, her team found the goods has no import permit after seizing a container.
Mon May 27 2024
![Tobacco industry aims to hook new generation on vapes, WHO says Tobacco industry aims to hook new generation on vapes, WHO says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71701163811_TBVapingjpg.jpg)
Tobacco industry aims to hook new generation on vapes, WHO says
Big tobacco companies and new entrants have begun offering smoking alternatives such as vapes, which they say are aimed at adult smokers.
Fri May 24 2024
![Eric Clapton's 'Wonderful Tonight' guitar up for sale, cigarette burns included Eric Clapton's 'Wonderful Tonight' guitar up for sale, cigarette burns included](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715669348_tbEricClaptonW.jpg)
Eric Clapton's 'Wonderful Tonight' guitar up for sale, cigarette burns included
Among its listed distinguishing marks are burns on the headstock, left by the cigarettes Clapton stuck under the strings.
Tue May 14 2024
![New Zealand's smoking ban goes up in smoke New Zealand's smoking ban goes up in smoke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81709191167_SmokingGeneric.jpg)
New Zealand's smoking ban goes up in smoke
New Zealand has overturned laws that would have banned the sale of cigarettes to future generations, the government said on Thursday, reported German news agency (dpa).
Thu Feb 29 2024
![Ban on vape sale stays in Johor Ban on vape sale stays in Johor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-09/71567841904_Vape.jpg)
Ban on vape sale stays in Johor
Ling Tian Soon said action would be taken against business premises caught selling vape.
Mon Feb 05 2024
![E-cigarettes around the world E-cigarettes around the world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702547722_TBecigarettesjp.jpg)
E-cigarettes around the world
WHO has urged governments to treat e-cigarettes, also known as vapes, similarly to tobacco and ban all flavours.
Fri Dec 22 2023
![Foreigner, Orang Asli among six detained for selling smuggled cigarettes, liquor Foreigner, Orang Asli among six detained for selling smuggled cigarettes, liquor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689496962_rokok.jpg)
Foreigner, Orang Asli among six detained for selling smuggled cigarettes, liquor
A foreigner and an Orang Asli man were among the six individuals detained by the Customs Department for selling various types of smuggled cigarettes and liquor.
Tue Dec 19 2023
![Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702547722_TBecigarettesjp.jpg)
Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls
The WHO called for changes, including bans on all flavouring agents like menthol, and the application of tobacco control measures to vapes.
Thu Dec 14 2023
![Illegal to sell nicotine products to minors after anti-smoking Bill passed - SFC Illegal to sell nicotine products to minors after anti-smoking Bill passed - SFC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61701156541_Genericvape.jpg)
Illegal to sell nicotine products to minors after anti-smoking Bill passed - SFC
The sale and supply of poison including nicotine to children would be illegal as provided under Section 13 of the Bill.
Wed Dec 06 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Urgent need for vape regulation: A transition from traditional cigarettes [COLUMNIST] Urgent need for vape regulation: A transition from traditional cigarettes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81696576042_TunZakiAzmi.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Urgent need for vape regulation: A transition from traditional cigarettes
In the ongoing discussions surrounding Generational End-game (GEG), significant developments have emerged.
Fri Oct 06 2023
![France to ban disposable e-cigarettes, PM says France to ban disposable e-cigarettes, PM says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-12/51512597668_EmmanuelMacron.jpg)
France to ban disposable e-cigarettes, PM says
French President Emmanuel Macron also aims to make all 20-year-olds tobacco-free by 2030.
Mon Sep 04 2023
![Report customs duty evasion and get 10 pct reward - Ahmad Maslan Report customs duty evasion and get 10 pct reward - Ahmad Maslan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689655793_AhmadMaslan.jpg)
Report customs duty evasion and get 10 pct reward - Ahmad Maslan
Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the goods included cigarettes, liquor and vehicles with the identity of the informant being kept confidential.
Wed Jul 19 2023
![GEG: MOH to study control on use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes simultaneously GEG: MOH to study control on use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes simultaneously](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61687332975_LukanismanAwangSau.jpg)
GEG: MOH to study control on use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes simultaneously
There are a few more things about community service and reviews regarding GEG against vaping products, Lukanisman Awang Sauni said.
Wed Jun 21 2023
![Switzerland to ban tobacco advertising aimed at young people Switzerland to ban tobacco advertising aimed at young people](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51671552037_rokok.jpg)
Switzerland to ban tobacco advertising aimed at young people
Smoking remains relatively widespread in Switzerland with 9,500 people dying prematurely every year as a result of tobacco consumption.
Thu May 25 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Treat vape like cigarettes [COLUMNIST] Treat vape like cigarettes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/51450511378_electroniccigarette.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Treat vape like cigarettes
The government may be 'gambling' for a shorter-term gain in tax-based revenues.
Mon May 22 2023