![MPs, senators should be role models and quit smoking, says Lukanisman MPs, senators should be role models and quit smoking, says Lukanisman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81698811301_LukanismanAwangSau.jpg)
MPs, senators should be role models and quit smoking, says Lukanisman
Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the matter should be given attention by Senate and Parliament as many of their members are heavy smokers.
Wed Dec 13 2023
![Now AI could help people quit smoking Now AI could help people quit smoking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/81458264361_QuitSmoking.jpg)
Now AI could help people quit smoking
According to the researchers' first tests, this method could be more effective than online services to help people kick the habit.
Tue Apr 18 2023
![Nicotine replacement products categorised as non-poison from today - Khairy Nicotine replacement products categorised as non-poison from today - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41665063441_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Nicotine replacement products categorised as non-poison from today - Khairy
The MOH has declared nicotine replacement products as 'non-poison', paving the way for over-the-counter sales to help smokers quit smoking.
Thu Oct 06 2022
![Import duty of nicotine gum should be lowered, exemption considered Import duty of nicotine gum should be lowered, exemption considered](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61650628745_TBkhairy.jpg)
Import duty of nicotine gum should be lowered, exemption considered
The 15 pct import duty imposed on nicotine gum products should be lowered or total exemption provided as the products help smokers to quit smoking, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said.
Fri Apr 22 2022
![Pandemic a good time to quit smoking, say experts Pandemic a good time to quit smoking, say experts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81622427959_MEROKOK.jpg)
Pandemic a good time to quit smoking, say experts
During the smoking process, smokers injure the lining of their airways and lungs and make themselves more susceptible to the virus.
Mon May 31 2021
![35 per cent quit smoking via 'mQuit' - Dr Noor Azmi 35 per cent quit smoking via 'mQuit' - Dr Noor Azmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81608081869_NoorAzmiGhazali.jpg)
35 per cent quit smoking via 'mQuit' - Dr Noor Azmi
Those who want to get information related to this programme can continue to register and obtain advice online at the jomquit.com.
Wed Dec 16 2020
![Living close to a green space could help you quit smoking Living close to a green space could help you quit smoking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61604569994_HEALTH.jpg)
Living close to a green space could help you quit smoking
Researchers deduce that better access to green spaces could be a public health strategy to reduce the prevalence of smoking.
Thu Nov 05 2020
![Cerita Sihat Nisa: Consuming medicine and quit smoking in the fasting month Cerita Sihat Nisa: Consuming medicine and quit smoking in the fasting month](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/81462937523_pills.jpg)
Cerita Sihat Nisa: Consuming medicine and quit smoking in the fasting month
Cerita Sihat Nisa addresses some health issues relevant to the fasting month of Ramadan.
Sat Jun 03 2017
![Quitting smoking? 10 common myths debunked Quitting smoking? 10 common myths debunked](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/81458264361_QuitSmoking.jpg)
Quitting smoking? 10 common myths debunked
Here are 10 common myths about smoking debunked for quitters in need of some extra motivation.
Thu Nov 10 2016
![5 million Malaysian smokers aged 18 and above 5 million Malaysian smokers aged 18 and above](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/71446609113_rokok.jpg)
5 million Malaysian smokers aged 18 and above
This group contributes to about 20,000 premature deaths yearly as a result of tobacco related complications.
Mon May 30 2016
![Health Ministry to wait for scientific studies on vaping Health Ministry to wait for scientific studies on vaping](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/41441601277_electroniccigarette.jpg)
Health Ministry to wait for scientific studies on vaping
The Health Ministry is prepared to wait for scientific studies showing e-cigarette can help smokers quit the habit before it considers amending legislation to ban vaping.
Sat Nov 28 2015
![Quit smoking with the help of connected devices Quit smoking with the help of connected devices](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/51442130690_CigarettePack.jpg)
Quit smoking with the help of connected devices
Lowiee, Kosmo, SmartStop, Quitbit are among many new devices to help quit smoking.
Sun Sep 13 2015
![Young adults use social media to quit smoking Young adults use social media to quit smoking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/51434032989_295x200.jpg)
Young adults use social media to quit smoking
Social media's success rate for helping young adults quit smoking is twice that of traditional methods, according to a new study.
Thu Jun 11 2015
![Study: E-cigarettes good as short-term quitting aid Study: E-cigarettes good as short-term quitting aid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-03/41427008967_295x200.jpg)
Study: E-cigarettes good as short-term quitting aid
A new study into how e-cigarettes can help people quit smoking long-term suggests that the biggest effects are felt over the first month.
Tue May 26 2015
![Breastfeeding could keep new moms tobacco free Breastfeeding could keep new moms tobacco free](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-11/61416500839_295x200.jpg)
Breastfeeding could keep new moms tobacco free
Seventy percent of moms-to-be who quit smoking during pregnancy pick it up again within the first year after childbirth, but breastfeeding could reduce that statistic, according to a new study.
Sat Apr 18 2015