Why has it been so difficult to create smoke-free areas in Indonesia? The answer lies in the way laws are made
Indonesia's Ministry of Health estimated to have 69.1 million smokers, the third largest number in the world behind only China and India.
Sat Feb 17 2024
MPs, senators should be role models and quit smoking, says Lukanisman
Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the matter should be given attention by Senate and Parliament as many of their members are heavy smokers.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Britain to encourage smokers to swap cigarettes for vapes
The British govt said it will be funding a new national 'swap to stop' scheme the first of its kind in the world.
Tue Apr 11 2023
Smoking cannabis may be more harmful to lungs than tobacco: Study
Higher rates of airway inflammation and emphysema, a chronic lung disease were discovered among regular cannabis smokers.
Thu Nov 17 2022
Nicotine replacement products categorised as non-poison from today - Khairy
The MOH has declared nicotine replacement products as 'non-poison', paving the way for over-the-counter sales to help smokers quit smoking.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Tobacco and smoking products control bill does not affect country's economy - Khairy
The Tobacco and Smoking Products Control Bill 2022 which aims to create a GEG, referring to individuals born on Jan 1, 2007 onwards and are non-smokers, will not affect the country's economy.
Sat Jul 30 2022
Import duty of nicotine gum should be lowered, exemption considered
The 15 pct import duty imposed on nicotine gum products should be lowered or total exemption provided as the products help smokers to quit smoking, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said.
Fri Apr 22 2022
Number of smokers worldwide shrinking: WHO
WHO urges countries to step up control measures further to kick deadly tobacco addiction.
Thu Nov 18 2021
Inconsiderate smokers irk visitors at Melaka tourist hotspots
There is an apparent increase in the number of inconsiderate smokers lighting up at food premises and tourist hotspots in the state.
Fri Oct 22 2021
FDA authorises first e-cigarette, cites benefit for smokers
The vaping device from R.J. Reynolds can help smokers cut back on conventional cigarettes.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Pandemic a good time to quit smoking, say experts
During the smoking process, smokers injure the lining of their airways and lungs and make themselves more susceptible to the virus.
Mon May 31 2021
Smokers at greater risk of severe complications from COVID-19
The findings show that smokers are almost twice as likely to develop severe complications than non-smokers.
Wed Apr 28 2021
For Israeli cigarette butt collector, every day is Earth Day
Picking up butts and selling small pouches, Melcer calls pocket ashtrays to smokers to deter them from littering.
Thu Apr 22 2021
MOH spends RM2.8 mln to treat 9,222 smokers last year - Dr Adham
The number of smokers who registered for smoking cessation treatment has increased from 10,240 people in 2017 to 22,601 people in 2019.
Mon Nov 30 2020
COVID-19: Complications much worse to active, passive smokers
The complications of COVID-19 infection are much worse in smokers than non-smokers.
Thu Jun 04 2020
Pusat penamaan calon PRK Kuala Kubu Baharu dibuka
Pusat penamaan calon bagi PRK DUN Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) di Dewan Serbaguna dan Kompleks Sukan Daerah Hulu Selangor dibuka pada jam 9 pagi ini.
Sat Apr 27 2024
EPL: "Ada sesiapa jangka kami bakal muncul juara?"
Klopp belum sedia nilai musim terakhir bersama Liverpool.
Sat Apr 27 2024
AWANI Pagi: Break the Siege - Pelayaran ditangguhkan, apa seterusnya?
Misi Freedom Flotilla to Gaza, yang sepatutnya memulakan pelayaran minggu lalu, akhirnya ditangguhkan atas pelbagai faktor. Wartawan kami di Istanbul, Syaff Syukri akan kongsi perancangan seterusnya misi ini.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Polis tahan lelaki bersama pil Yaba bernilai lebih RM12,000
Polis menahan seorang lelaki bersama 823 biji pil yaba bernilai lebih RM12,000 di sebuah bangsal kereta di Rantau Panjang.
Sat Apr 27 2024
PM Anwar ke Riyadh sempena Mesyuarat Khas Forum Ekonomi Sedunia
Mesyuarat Khas bertemakan "Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy Development" akan dihadiri oleh Ketua-ketua Negara dan Kerajaan serta pemimpin industri.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Proses penamaan calon berlangsung 9 pagi ini
Pilihan Raya Kecil (PRK) Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) membuka tirai hari ini dengan bermulanya proses penamaan calon di Dewan Serbaguna Dan Kompleks Sukan Daerah Hulu Selangor.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Penunggang motosikal berkuasa tinggi maut nahas
Mangsa lelaki berusia 34 tahun yang bekerja sebagai pemuzik di DBKL meninggal dunia di tempat kejadian.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Bebaskan pasaran buruh dari perangkap gaji berasaskan kelayakan akademik - Penganalisis
Malaysia harus beralih ke arah penetapan gaji berdasarkan kompetensi pekerja.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Raja Charles III sambung tugas awam minggu depan
Raja Britain, Raja Charles ketiga akan meneruskan tugas awamnya minggu depan setelah cataT perubahan baik dalam rawatan kanser. Baginda akan memulakan dengan lawatan simbolik ke pusat rawatan kanser.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Demonstrasi pro-Palestin di kampus universiti AS
Demonstrasi pro-Palestin tercetus di beberapa kampus utama Amerika Syarikat. Pelajar menuntut gencatan senjata kekal dan menekan Washington untuk menamatkan sumbangan dana tentera kepada Israel.
Fri Apr 26 2024