Govt urged to follow through on anti-smoking bill amid healthcare 'crisis'
The Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy warns of the consequences of not regulating vaping and vape-related products, especially for the youth.
Criminalise sale and supply, not possession of tobacco products, says think tank
The Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy says the objectives of the generational endgame can be realised by placing the onus on retailers, companies and corporations instead of individuals.
Special select committee on tobacco control bill to meet next week
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin says many agree to the bill in principle, only that several provisions including enforcement and fines need fine-tuning.
Agong urges support for smoking control bill
He says that young people need to be educated in order to adopt the best health practices.
Now, anti-smoking bill goes to PSC
It has been referred to the parliamentary select committee for recommendations for further improvement.
Health ministry agrees to reduce fine in smoking control bill
The quantum of fines will be reduced from RM5,000 to RM500 or community service orders.
Refer smoking bill to parliamentary select committee, says Anwar
He says the committee can then review issues regarding constitutional enforcement as well as matters related to the implementation of the control of tobacco products and smoking.
Health expert warns against politicising endgame bill on smoking
Former deputy health director-general Dr Lokman Hakim Sulaiman says MPs have a moral responsibility to support the Control of Tobacco Products and Smoking Bill 2022.
MPs urged to declare interests as consumer body slams 'tobacco industry antics'
The Consumers Association of Penang says the Control of Tobacco Product and Smoking Bill 2022 is long overdue.
'Letters' make way into news portals as tobacco lobby steps up war against Khairy's 'endgame' bill
This comes as medical experts criticise some MPs for refusing to support the health ministry's 'tobacco generational endgame'.
