New Zealand set to scrap world-first tobacco ban
Set to take effect from July, the toughest anti-tobacco rules in the world would have banned sales to those born after Jan. 1, 2009.
Tue Feb 27 2024
E-cigarettes around the world
WHO has urged governments to treat e-cigarettes, also known as vapes, similarly to tobacco and ban all flavours.
Fri Dec 22 2023
Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls
The WHO called for changes, including bans on all flavouring agents like menthol, and the application of tobacco control measures to vapes.
Thu Dec 14 2023
Dewan Rakyat passes Control of Smoking Bill
The Dewan Rakyat passed the Control of Smoking Products and Public Health 2023 Bill via voice vote today.
Thu Nov 30 2023
Australian police arrest 28 over $650 mln crime syndicate
The syndicate is alleged to be linked to the movement of over $648.9 million through firearm, drug, tobacco, and money laundering offences.
Wed Nov 15 2023
France to ban disposable e-cigarettes, PM says
French President Emmanuel Macron also aims to make all 20-year-olds tobacco-free by 2030.
Mon Sep 04 2023
[COLUMNIST] Generation End Game: A new era for tobacco control in Malaysia
Public health advocates argue that the bill is necessary to protect the health of future generations.
Fri Jun 16 2023
Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill to be referred to Special Select Committee for further scrutiny
The bill aims to control the sale and purchase of tobacco products, smoking materials, tobacco substitute products and smoking devices,
Mon Jun 12 2023
Switzerland to ban tobacco advertising aimed at young people
Smoking remains relatively widespread in Switzerland with 9,500 people dying prematurely every year as a result of tobacco consumption.
Thu May 25 2023
[COLUMNIST] Treat vape like cigarettes
The government may be 'gambling' for a shorter-term gain in tax-based revenues.
Mon May 22 2023
MPs must find moral courage to table Tobacco Bill - Galen Centre
The government and members of parliament must find the moral courage to step up and do the right thing and table the proposed Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill.
Mon Apr 03 2023
Tobacco, alcoholic beer smuggling among focus of Dewan Rakyat today
Issues on the rise in child abuse cases in child care centres throughout the country will also be brought up during today's sitting.
Wed Feb 22 2023
BAT Malaysia optimis terhadap prospek 2023 di sebalik persekitaran mencabar
Dengan pelancaran produk pemanas tembakaunya, ia kini mampu menawarkan pilihan alternatif dengan potensi risiko yang dikurangkan.
Thu Feb 09 2023
MOH to re-examine tobacco generational endgame policy - Dr Zaliha
The tobacco GEG policy will be re-examined in terms of its implementation through the Control of Tobacco Product and Smoking Bill 2022 which has yet to be approved in Parliament.
Thu Dec 08 2022
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
Al-Nassr tangguh pertabalan kejuaraan Al-Hilal
Marcelo Brozovic menjaringkan dua gol ketika Al-Nassr mengatasi Al-Akhdoud 3-2 untuk melengahkan pertabalan kejuaraan Liga Pro Saudi Al-Hilal.
Fri May 10 2024
Pantau Belanjawan: Pelaburan Digital | Cipta 39,231 pekerjaan, lonjakan ekonomi digital
Pelaburan digital telah menyediakan peluang sebanyak 39, 231 pekerjaan di Malaysia antara 2021-2023. Bagaimana pelaburan ini dapat melonjakkan ekosistem digital Malaysia?
Kupasan bersama Presiden Persatuan Pengguna Siber Malaysia (MCCA), Mohamad Sirajuddin Jalil.
Kupasan bersama Presiden Persatuan Pengguna Siber Malaysia (MCCA), Mohamad Sirajuddin Jalil.
Fri May 10 2024
Permintaan meningkat, ringgit mengukuh berbanding dolar AS pada sesi awal
Ringgit memulakan urus niaga Jumaat dengan lebih positif apabila diniagakan mengukuh berbanding dolar Amerika Syarikat (AS).
Fri May 10 2024
Malaysia kini tarikan utama profesional asing berkemahiran tinggi
Malaysia kini menjadi tarikan utama kepada para profesional asing yang berkemahiran tinggi, dengan jumlah ekspatriat yang masuk ke negara ini melepasi paras sebelum pandemik.
Fri May 10 2024
Pengekalan OPR pada 3% gambarkan BNM tidak risau ringgit lemah - Pakar ekonomi
Pakar Ekonomi Sumitomo Mitsui Bank berkata, semalam BNM menyatakan -Ringgit pada masa ini tidak menggambarkan asas ekonomi Malaysia".
Fri May 10 2024
Perasmian Program Malaysia Artificial Intelligence (AI) Nexus 2024
Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hadir ke majlis perasmian Program Malaysia Artificial Intelligence (AI) Nexus 2024.
Fri May 10 2024
Garis panduan baharu tangani pokok berusia dan berisiko siap Julai ini - DBKL
DBKL akan terus jalankan kerja-kerja pemantauan dengan mengambil kira aspek pemeliharaan dan pemuliharaan alam sekitar.
Fri May 10 2024
9 maut dalam letupan kilang bunga api di selatan India
Letupan berlaku berhampiran Sivakasi di daerah Virudhunagar, kira-kira 550 km dari ibu negeri Chennai.
Fri May 10 2024
[KOLUMNIS] PRK KKB: Perang naratif di Kuala Kubu Baharu
PILIHAN RAYA KECIL (PRK) Kuala Kubu Baharu telah menjadi pusat tumpuan bagi pemerhati dan penganalisis politik, termasuk pakar strategi Kerajaan Perpaduan dan Perikatan Nasional (PN).
Fri May 10 2024
MCA minta KDN siasat DJ Korea cuba menyamar sami
Tular video yang memaparkan penampilan sulung DJ tersebut membuat persembahan dengan memakai jubah sami berwarna putih di kelab malam.
Fri May 10 2024