Smoking and Tobacco Control Act Archives

12 March 2024

Malaysia

Health Minister Seeks Cabinet Approval For Proposed Anti-Smoking Regulations

Health Minister Dr Dzul is seeking Cabinet approval for proposed regulations under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024. The Act, which has been gazetted, will then be enforced simultaneously with the enforcement of the regulations.

9 February 2022

Malaysia

Make Nicotine Gum, Patches Available Over The Counter

In Malaysia, nicotine replacement therapy products can only be dispensed by a medical practitioner or pharmacist, unlike New Zealand that provides such items without prescription.

8 February 2022

Letter

Step Up Tobacco Enforcement, Consider Harm-Reduction Alternatives — Louis Lam

Step up enforcement and consider harm-reduction approaches so that next year, our Chinese New Year reunions can take place in a more conducive surrounding.

Tag: Smoking and Tobacco Control Act

Health Minister Seeks Cabinet Approval For Proposed Anti-Smoking Regulations

Make Nicotine Gum, Patches Available Over The Counter

Step Up Tobacco Enforcement, Consider Harm-Reduction Alternatives — Louis Lam

Pork Importers Back Pig Farming Ban In Selangor

Time To Phase Out Colonial-Era PTD Scheme From Malaysia’s Civil Service

Sultan Sharafuddin Wants Total Pig Farming Ban In Selangor

Half Of EPF Members Have Under RM50,000, KWAP Warns Of ‘Optimism Bias’

Critical Manpower Shortage, Unsafe Working Conditions At HTAR Klang — Medical Officer