![Why has it been so difficult to create smoke-free areas in Indonesia? The answer lies in the way laws are made Why has it been so difficult to create smoke-free areas in Indonesia? The answer lies in the way laws are made](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/81508827212_SmokingGeneric.jpg)
Why has it been so difficult to create smoke-free areas in Indonesia? The answer lies in the way laws are made
Indonesia's Ministry of Health estimated to have 69.1 million smokers, the third largest number in the world behind only China and India.
Sat Feb 17 2024
![England's smoking age limit should be raised every year: Study England's smoking age limit should be raised every year: Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654831450_England.jpg)
England's smoking age limit should be raised every year: Study
Javed Khan, former head of children's charity Barnardo's, advises raising it annually until eventually no one can buy tobacco products.
Fri Jun 10 2022
![Philip Morris Malaysia marks three years of its smoke-free journey Philip Morris Malaysia marks three years of its smoke-free journey](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61637832011_PMI.jpg)
Philip Morris Malaysia marks three years of its smoke-free journey
As of September 30, there were an estimated 115,000 total IQOS users in Malaysia.
Thu Nov 25 2021
![PMI calls for science-based discourse on smoke-free alternatives PMI calls for science-based discourse on smoke-free alternatives](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51635308656_PhilipMorrisIntern.jpg)
PMI calls for science-based discourse on smoke-free alternatives
New international survey reveals misinformation is leading to confusion about smoke-free products.
Wed Oct 27 2021
![UTHM researchers create battery-powered vehicle UTHM researchers create battery-powered vehicle](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/81584323567_UTHMPagoh.jpg)
UTHM researchers create battery-powered vehicle
The vehicle is powered by a Lithium-Ion battery with a lifespan of up to 10 years and it can be charged like any other battery.
Thu Oct 15 2020
![Tiga NGO sepakat dalam penguatkuasaan larangan merokok Tiga NGO sepakat dalam penguatkuasaan larangan merokok](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-11/61542613382_MEROKOK.jpg)
Tiga NGO sepakat dalam penguatkuasaan larangan merokok
Tiga pertubuhan bukan kerajaan (NGO) sepakat dalam penguatkuasaan larangan merokok di premis makanan.
Sun Nov 25 2018
![WHO tells governments to reject Philip Morris-funded smoking foundation WHO tells governments to reject Philip Morris-funded smoking foundation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/41506613235_PhilipMorris.jpg)
WHO tells governments to reject Philip Morris-funded smoking foundation
The U.N. health body said there was a conflict of interest in a tobacco firm funding such research - drawing a sharp rebuke from the Foundation's head who said his work was independent.
Thu Sep 28 2017
![Smoke alarm - Indonesians take tiny steps against Big Tobacco Smoke alarm - Indonesians take tiny steps against Big Tobacco](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/71494581059_nosmokingsign.jpg)
Smoke alarm - Indonesians take tiny steps against Big Tobacco
A neighbourhood in the Indonesian capital has informally declared itself a smoke-free zone as students plan further protests against what they see as an increased effort by cigarette companies to targ
Fri May 12 2017
![Kuching North City Hall to be smoke-free zone effective Jan 2017 Kuching North City Hall to be smoke-free zone effective Jan 2017](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/71481716719_BangunanDBKU.jpg)
Kuching North City Hall to be smoke-free zone effective Jan 2017
DBKU is ready to cooperate with the Malaysian Health Department to impose a penalty towards food premises owners who fail to abide to the new regulation, said Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai.
Wed Dec 14 2016
![Residents welcome gazetting public parks as smoke-free zones Residents welcome gazetting public parks as smoke-free zones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/41450167958_NoSmokingSign.jpg)
Residents welcome gazetting public parks as smoke-free zones
Nor Azizah Ahmad Dahlan says the plan announced in July was to protect passive smokers especially children from the dangers of cigarette smoke which could cause chronic diseases.
Sat Nov 19 2016
![Health Ministry to extend more smoke-free zones Health Ministry to extend more smoke-free zones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/41450167958_NoSmokingSign.jpg)
Health Ministry to extend more smoke-free zones
The Health Ministry is in the midst of studying new areas to be made smoke-free zones before gazetting the areas.
Tue Dec 15 2015
![NGO wants govt to set age limit for vaping NGO wants govt to set age limit for vaping](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/71438731615_Ecigarettes.jpg)
NGO wants govt to set age limit for vaping
The Coalition of Melaka Smoke-Free NGOs (GaNMBAR) today called on the government to set the age limit for buying of e-cigarette or vape to 18 years and above, like for cigarette buyers.
Fri Nov 13 2015
![Malaysia a smoke-free nation soon? Malaysia a smoke-free nation soon?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/71435144544_SUBRAMANIAM.jpg)
Malaysia a smoke-free nation soon?
Malaysia has adopted two strategies to eventually make the entire country a smoke-free zone, says Health Minister Dr S. Subramaniam.
Wed Jun 24 2015