tobacco ban Archives

2 April 2025

Malaysia

Convenience Retail Chains Still Displaying Tobacco Products Despite April 1 Ban

At least two KK Mart and myNEWS.com retail chain stores in KL are still displaying tobacco and vape products behind the counter today, despite a retail display ban on smoking products that came into effect yesterday (April 1).

8 March 2024

Malaysia

Strike Back Against Big Tobacco With Plain Packaging, Display Ban After GEG Defeat: Khairy

Khairy Jamaluddin urges the government to strike back against Big Tobacco with plain packaging and retail display bans, after GEG was dropped. He also calls for regulations under Act 852, which has yet to be enforced, to restrict vape sales to specialty stores.

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.