Tag: smoking ban

30 May 2024

Impact Of Second And Third-Hand Smoking

The long-term impact of smoking is well-documented in various studies throughout the decades. With the Ministry of Health mulling creation of Designated Smoking Areas (DSAs), this raises questions about smoking and how non-smokers may be affected.

29 May 2024

Letter

Woes In The Aftermath Of A Missed Opportunity: GEG Implementation In Malaysia — Dr Jason Chin Yu Aun

NCSM's Dr Jason Chin calls for the reintroduction of the generational end game (GEG) tobacco/ vape ban to address Malaysia's growing smoking and vaping epidemic. "We need strong political will to table the GEG once again and ensure its passage into law."

23 April 2024

World

‘Nothing For Us, Without Us’: How South African Youths Champion Tobacco And Vape Control

As the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill 2022 goes through Parliament in South Africa, local youths have been doing door-to-door petitioning, directly calling policymakers to prioritise their health, and marching to Parliament for its passage.

22 April 2024

Malaysia

DBKL, Global Urban Network Exploring Tobacco Display Bans In KL

The Partnership for Healthy Cities, a global network of 74 cities, says that it is working with DBKL to explore a ban on display of cigarettes and tobacco products at the point of sale in Kuala Lumpur. By-laws can be enacted before awaiting federal action.

21 March 2024

World

UK Landmark Generational Smoking Ban Tabled In Parliament

The UK's GEG has been introduced in Parliament, with the Tobacco and Vapes Bill banning the sale of cigarettes to anyone born from 2009. Vape flavours and packaging will also be restricted. The bill is expected to pass later this year with Labour support.

5 October 2023

Malaysia

Government To Table Tobacco Bill Tuesday For Second Reading: Minister

The Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill will be tabled for second reading in Parliament this Tuesday, says Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She told reporters earlier that the Health PSSC will also table its report on the bill for debate.

1 August 2023

Malaysia

WHO Report Wrongly Claims Malaysia Has No Smoking Bans

WHO's 2023 report on the global tobacco epidemic wrongly claims Malaysia doesn't have or barely has smoking bans in public places. Malaysia is marked as having "zero" indoor places with a complete smoking ban. Malaysia has had smoke-free places since 2004.

3 May 2023

Letter

Tobacco/ Vape GEG Slippery Slope Towards Other Bans – Dennis Quah

We have a chance to get ahead of current innovations in tobacco products with this new Bill, but do not squander the chance just because the government needs to quickly collect taxes.

29 March 2023

Malaysia

Galen: Deregulating Liquid Nicotine Not The Solution To GEG Controversy

The Galen Centre says the proposed exemption of liquid nicotine from the Poisons Act is against public health and it isn't the solution to the GEG controversy. This will remove any possibility to regulate the nicotine content of vape that's up to 5% here.

8 December 2022

Malaysia

Zaliha To Review Tobacco GEG Implementation Before Deciding On Bill

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa says decision-making cannot be “drastic”, but must be “incremental”.

Tag: smoking ban

Impact Of Second And Third-Hand Smoking

Woes In The Aftermath Of A Missed Opportunity: GEG Implementation In Malaysia — Dr Jason Chin Yu Aun

‘Nothing For Us, Without Us’: How South African Youths Champion Tobacco And Vape Control

DBKL, Global Urban Network Exploring Tobacco Display Bans In KL

UK Landmark Generational Smoking Ban Tabled In Parliament

Government To Table Tobacco Bill Tuesday For Second Reading: Minister

WHO Report Wrongly Claims Malaysia Has No Smoking Bans

Tobacco/ Vape GEG Slippery Slope Towards Other Bans – Dennis Quah

Galen: Deregulating Liquid Nicotine Not The Solution To GEG Controversy

Zaliha To Review Tobacco GEG Implementation Before Deciding On Bill

LIAM CEO Stunned By 13-Page Hospital Bill For RM19,000 Minor Hernia Surgery

UM’s Medical Faculty Targets 200 Graduates Annually Despite Declining Interest In Medicine

APHM: Insurance Industry Makes ‘Big Profits’, But Private Hospitals’ Revenue ‘Carefully Controlled’

Health Insurers May Introduce 5% To 20% Copay: LIAM

Protection For Female Doctors In Malaysian Public Hospitals — Klang Valley Specialist