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1 April 2024

One Year After Malaysians Were ‘Fooled’ With The Delisting Of Liquid Nicotine — Prof Dzulkifli Abdul Razak

One year after then-Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa delisted liquid nicotine, Prof Dzulkifli Abdul Razak says the tragic situation has yet to be curbed, with red herrings instead like the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act omitting GEG.

24 November 2023

Malaysia

Health Minister, Government Oppose MMA’s Bid To Join Nicotine Lawsuit

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa and the government oppose the Malaysian Medical Association's application to join, as amicus curiae, MCTC's legal challenge of the delisting of liquid nicotine, on grounds that the case doesn't require specific expertise.

20 November 2023

Malaysia

Zaliha: I Don’t Legally Need To Justify Delisting Liquid Nicotine

Dr Zaliha Mustafa says that as health minister, there is no legal requirement for her to provide any justification for delisting liquid nicotine to the Poisons Board; nor is she mandated to have further discussions with the Board if there is conflict.

8 November 2023

Malaysia

Pharmacists’ Group Condemns Tobacco Bill’s ‘Intentional Delay’ After GEG Decoupling

After a Cabinet decision on GEG decoupling, the Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) condemned the "continued intentional delay" in passing the tobacco bill. MPS also questioned the effectiveness of the Health PSSC that consulted AGC in reviewing the bill.

16 October 2023

Malaysia

PN MPs’ Health Committee Slams Minister’s ‘Arrogance’ In Justifying Liquid Nicotine Exemption

PN MPs' Health Committee slams Dr Zaliha Mustafa's "arrogant" statement that she didn't need the Poisons Board's approval to delist liquid nicotine. "Although with legal basis, this statement is embarrassing coming from a health minister who's a doctor."

11 October 2023

Malaysia

Zaliha Claims Vape Sold Illegally ‘Without Any Control’ – Even Before Nicotine Delisting

In an Oct 5 affidavit, Dr Zaliha Mustafa claims nicotine vape had been sold widely and illegally, "without any form of control", even before she delisted liquid nicotine. But MOH and police have been seizing nicotine-containing vape liquids since 2015.

6 October 2023

Malaysia

Zaliha: Delisting Liquid Nicotine Didn’t Need Poisons Board Approval

Dr Zaliha Mustafa says as health minister, the Poisons Act allowed her to exempt liquid nicotine from the Poisons List without approval from the Poisons Board; only "consultation" needed. She also says stakeholders like MCTC don't have a right to be heard.

9 July 2023

Malaysia

Health Minister Declares ‘No Problem’ Delisting Liquid Nicotine

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa shockingly declares that removing liquid nicotine from the Poisons Act isn't a problem, saying the legal declassification doesn't mean that MOH is saying nicotine isn't a poison, or that MOH is neglecting child health.

6 July 2023

Letter

E-Cigarette Nicotine Exemption A Concern For Parents – Rosli Baharin

A Bandar Baru Bangi parent supports NGOs' judicial review bid against the delisting of liquid nicotine, saying the government's rationale of revenue collection isn't wise. "The Health Minister must uphold her 'duty of care' to protect the public's health."

5 July 2023

Malaysia

Health Professionals Back MCTC’s Historic Lawsuit Against Liquid Nicotine Delisting

Medical Mythbusters Malaysia (M3), the Malaysian Medical Association, and the Malaysian Pharmacists Society support MCTC’s judicial review application challenging the delisting of liquid nicotine. M3 says it's appropriate to "bring this matter to justice".

Tag: liquid nicotine

One Year After Malaysians Were ‘Fooled’ With The Delisting Of Liquid Nicotine — Prof Dzulkifli Abdul Razak

Health Minister, Government Oppose MMA’s Bid To Join Nicotine Lawsuit

Zaliha: I Don’t Legally Need To Justify Delisting Liquid Nicotine

Pharmacists’ Group Condemns Tobacco Bill’s ‘Intentional Delay’ After GEG Decoupling

PN MPs’ Health Committee Slams Minister’s ‘Arrogance’ In Justifying Liquid Nicotine Exemption

Zaliha Claims Vape Sold Illegally ‘Without Any Control’ – Even Before Nicotine Delisting

Zaliha: Delisting Liquid Nicotine Didn’t Need Poisons Board Approval

Health Minister Declares ‘No Problem’ Delisting Liquid Nicotine

E-Cigarette Nicotine Exemption A Concern For Parents – Rosli Baharin

Health Professionals Back MCTC’s Historic Lawsuit Against Liquid Nicotine Delisting

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