tobacco industry interference Archives

26 December 2025

Malaysia

Dzulkefly Consulting MOH’s Legal Advisor Over Alleged RM50m Bribe Offer To Zaliha

Health Minister Dr Dzul says he's consulting with MOH's legal advisor after an ex-aide to his predecessor, Zaliha Mustafa, alleged that Zaliha rejected an RM50 million bribe to axe the tobacco GEG. Dr Dzul may issue a fuller press statement in later days.

23 December 2025

Malaysia

If Not Zaliha, Did Someone Else Take RM50m Bribe To Scrap GEG? Ask Anti-Tobacco Groups

MyWatch and Public Health Malaysia ask if someone else had accepted an RM50 million bribe offer to axe GEG after ex-Health Minister Zaliha allegedly rejected it. Seatca wants a code of conduct for public officials' interactions with the tobacco industry.

22 December 2025

Malaysia

Aide Claims Ex-Health Minister Zaliha Rejected RM50m Offer To Drop Tobacco GEG

Dr Zaliha Mustafa’s aide Sivamalar claims she witnessed the then-health minister rejecting an RM50 million offer to drop the tobacco GEG policy. Sivamalar says they didn’t report the bribe offer to authorities. The GEG was later axed from the tobacco bill.

30 May 2024

Letter

Protecting Children From Tobacco Industry Interference — Malaysian Thoracic Society

The Malaysian Thoracic Society calls for a ban on flavoured vapes, higer tobacco taxes, total tobacco advertising ban, and plain packaging. "The MTS condemns the deliberate attempts by the tobacco industry to cultivate a deadly dependency among our youth."

Tag: tobacco industry interference

Dzulkefly Consulting MOH’s Legal Advisor Over Alleged RM50m Bribe Offer To Zaliha

If Not Zaliha, Did Someone Else Take RM50m Bribe To Scrap GEG? Ask Anti-Tobacco Groups

Aide Claims Ex-Health Minister Zaliha Rejected RM50m Offer To Drop Tobacco GEG

Protecting Children From Tobacco Industry Interference — Malaysian Thoracic Society

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