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
[COLUMNIST] Generation End Game: A new era for tobacco control in Malaysia
Public health advocates argue that the bill is necessary to protect the health of future generations.
Fri Jun 16 2023
Special Select Committee on Tobacco Control Bill to meet next week - Khairy
The PSSC on the Control of Tobacco Product and Smoking Bill 2022 will meet for the first time next week, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Fri Aug 12 2022
Tobacco Control Bill referred to parliamentary select committee
The Dewan Rakyat today passed a motion to refer the Control of Tobacco Product and Smoking Bill to a parliamentary select committee.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Week Ahead: Third Week July 2022
This week, parliament is in session. Amongst items to be debated are the Tobacco Control Bill and the Anti-Hopping Bill.
Mon Jul 18 2022
Khairy renews call for youth smoking ban bill to be passed in Dewan Rakyat
Khairy said a new law would be a generational end game to smoking.
Wed Apr 20 2022
24,290 houses registered as Homes Free of Tobacco Smoke so far - Rina
To date, 24,290 houses have been registered as homes free of tobacco smoke, Women, Family and Community Development Minister (KPWKM) Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun said.
Mon Nov 23 2020
PPPKAM urges government to obey FCTC on tobacco tax
The Malaysian Public Health Specialists Association urges the Govt to increase the tax on tobacco products every year starting with Budget 2015.
Wed Sep 17 2014
Impose a license requirement in tobacco product sale - Expert
Dr Zarihah Md Zain from the Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control, said the government must amend the Control of Tobacco Product Regulations 2004 to make provision for the licence.
Mon Jul 22 2013