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30 May 2024

Letter

Vaping Isn’t A Harmless Alternative To Smoking — Dr Leevyadhashiny Ganasan

NCSM's Dr Leevyadhashiny Ganasan dispels the myth that vaping is a "benign alternative" to smoking, calling for restrictions on vape sales & marketing. "One of the most concerning aspects of vaping is its potential to addict a new generation to nicotine."

29 November 2023

Malaysia

Tobacco Bill Appears To Prohibit Quit-Smoking Services To Minors

The Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill prohibits the provision of "any services for smoking" to minors aged under 18, without specifically exempting quit-smoking services. NRTs (nicotine patch and gum) are also not specifically exempted.

6 October 2022

Malaysia

Nicotine Patch, Gum Now Available Over-The-Counter In Malaysia

Khairy Jamaluddin says smokers can now obtain the nicotine patch or gum from grocery stores to quit smoking; previously, these smoking cessation products were only provided by pharmacists or doctors.

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Vaping Isn’t A Harmless Alternative To Smoking — Dr Leevyadhashiny Ganasan

Tobacco Bill Appears To Prohibit Quit-Smoking Services To Minors

Nicotine Patch, Gum Now Available Over-The-Counter In Malaysia

Specialist Gets Warning Letter After Raising Miri Hospital’s Doctor Shortage

Cancer Patient Gets Full Premium Refund After Medical Policy Voided

Only One Medical Officer Reported For Duty Out Of Nine Permanent Posts In Kinabatangan Hospital: JKNS

Hire Foreign Housemen, Medical Officers Now: Galen Centre

Two Doctors, Hospital Awarded RM1m Costs In Dismissal Of Negligence Suit Over Neonatal Case