Maldives bans import and use of e-cigarettes
The Maldives has become the latest country to implement a ban on electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes).
Tue Oct 15 2024
Customs seize electric scooters, beedis, cigarettes and plast scrap worth RM121.65 mln
Norlela Ismail said for the confiscation of used electric scooters, her team found the goods has no import permit after seizing a container.
Mon May 27 2024
Tobacco industry aims to hook new generation on vapes, WHO says
Big tobacco companies and new entrants have begun offering smoking alternatives such as vapes, which they say are aimed at adult smokers.
Fri May 24 2024
Eric Clapton's 'Wonderful Tonight' guitar up for sale, cigarette burns included
Among its listed distinguishing marks are burns on the headstock, left by the cigarettes Clapton stuck under the strings.
Tue May 14 2024
New Zealand's smoking ban goes up in smoke
New Zealand has overturned laws that would have banned the sale of cigarettes to future generations, the government said on Thursday, reported German news agency (dpa).
Thu Feb 29 2024
Ban on vape sale stays in Johor
Ling Tian Soon said action would be taken against business premises caught selling vape.
Mon Feb 05 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
Foreigner, Orang Asli among six detained for selling smuggled cigarettes, liquor
A foreigner and an Orang Asli man were among the six individuals detained by the Customs Department for selling various types of smuggled cigarettes and liquor.
Tue Dec 19 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
Illegal to sell nicotine products to minors after anti-smoking Bill passed - SFC
The sale and supply of poison including nicotine to children would be illegal as provided under Section 13 of the Bill.
Wed Dec 06 2023
[COLUMNIST] Urgent need for vape regulation: A transition from traditional cigarettes
In the ongoing discussions surrounding Generational End-game (GEG), significant developments have emerged.
Fri Oct 06 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
Report customs duty evasion and get 10 pct reward - Ahmad Maslan
Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the goods included cigarettes, liquor and vehicles with the identity of the informant being kept confidential.
Wed Jul 19 2023
GEG: MOH to study control on use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes simultaneously
There are a few more things about community service and reviews regarding GEG against vaping products, Lukanisman Awang Sauni said.
Wed Jun 21 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
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024