![RM10,000 penalty to smokers: Penalising offenders isn't enough, reward those who complain RM10,000 penalty to smokers: Penalising offenders isn't enough, reward those who complain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/61435137520_NOSMOKING.jpg)
RM10,000 penalty to smokers: Penalising offenders isn't enough, reward those who complain
Some of us dont really care about disallowing smokers from lighting up their ciggies in food premises, especially coffee shops, even smokes dispensed by their cigarettes irritate our noses
Thu Nov 21 2019
![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
![Hiring a smoker employee costs US firms $6,000 a head Hiring a smoker employee costs US firms $6,000 a head](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-06/61370303559_295x200.jpg)
Hiring a smoker employee costs US firms $6,000 a head
An employee who smokes costs his or her employer nearly $6,000 (RM18,218) more per year than a non-smoker.
Mon Jun 03 2013
![Johor Customs smokes out cigarette smuggling attempt Johor Customs smokes out cigarette smuggling attempt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-05/41368607556_295x200.jpg)
Johor Customs smokes out cigarette smuggling attempt
Johor Customs Department managed to seize contraband worth about RM516,680.
Wed May 15 2013