tobacco Archives

15 June 2026

Malaysia

Health Minister, Government Appeal ‘Entire’ Nicotine Case Ruling

Health Minister Dr Dzul and the government are appealing the entirety of a High Court verdict that nullified the delisting of liquid nicotine because they're "dissatisfied" with the ruling, says the AGC in a June 12 notice of appeal to the Court of Appeal.

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

C4 Demands MACC Probe Into Attempted Bribery Over Tobacco GEG

C4 demands an MACC probe into a claim by Dr Zaliha Mustafa's aide that the then-health minister was offered an RM50 million bribe to scrap the tobacco GEG policy but didn't report it. C4 says failure to report bribe offers is an offence under the MACC Act.

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.

31 May 2024

Letter

Tobacco And Vape Regulations Must Come In June — Malaysian Pharmacists Society

On World No Tobacco Day, the Malaysian Pharmacists Society says there must be no more delay of the tobacco/ vape regulations under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 promised in June. Nicotine vape has been legal for 14 months.

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."

30 May 2024

Malaysia

GATS Malaysia Survey Proves Vape Availability Doesn’t Cut Tobacco Smoking

The 2023 GATS Malaysia survey proves that vape availability does not cut tobacco smoking. Current tobacco smoking prevalence dropped only 4 points to 19% in 2023 from 23.1% in 2011, but dual tobacco/ e-cig users rose to 3.9%. Vape prevalence surged 600%.

23 May 2024

Malaysia

Union: More Health Inspectors, Tech Needed For Upcoming Anti-Tobacco Regulations

Ahead of anti-tobacco regulations expected in June, the Health Inspectors Union Peninsular Malaysia (KIKSM) calls for more PKP/ PPKP positions and tech, as health inspectors still manually write compound notices. KIKSM also wants a new PKP/ PPKP uniform.

28 November 2023

Malaysia

New Tobacco Bill Halves Fine For Smoking In Smoke-Free Zones

The Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023 tabled today halves the fine for smoking in smoke-free places to max RM5,000 (and no jail) – from the max RM10,000 fine or jail up to 2 years under existing tobacco regulations under the Food Act.

Tag: tobacco

Health Minister, Government Appeal ‘Entire’ Nicotine Case Ruling

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

C4 Demands MACC Probe Into Attempted Bribery Over Tobacco GEG

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

Tobacco And Vape Regulations Must Come In June — Malaysian Pharmacists Society

Protecting Children From Tobacco Industry Interference — Malaysian Thoracic Society

GATS Malaysia Survey Proves Vape Availability Doesn’t Cut Tobacco Smoking

Union: More Health Inspectors, Tech Needed For Upcoming Anti-Tobacco Regulations

New Tobacco Bill Halves Fine For Smoking In Smoke-Free Zones

Ministers, Officials Go Around The World On 50 Trips In 50 Days

Governor: Bank Negara Mandated To Protect Insurance Industry

Insurers Question ‘Excessive’ Private Health Screenings, Procedures, Hospitalisations

The Corporate Scalpel: How Malaysia’s Private Hospitals Are Quietly Reshaping The Fight Against NCDs — Dr Rajeentheran Suntheralingam

Plague On Both Your Houses: MPs Slam Insurers, Private Hospitals