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Maldives bans import and use of e-cigarettes

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
Ban on vape sale stays in Johor

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

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

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

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
France to ban disposable e-cigarettes, PM says

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
GEG: MOH to study control on use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes simultaneously

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

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

[COLUMNIST] Treat vape like cigarettes

The government may be 'gambling' for a shorter-term gain in tax-based revenues.
Mon May 22 2023
Vape tax moderate approach to regulate smoking products - PM Anwar

Vape tax moderate approach to regulate smoking products - PM Anwar

Pm Anwar said the government also remained firm in prohibiting smoking in places such as schools and Parliament.
Tue Apr 04 2023
Smoke without fire? Researchers question heated tobacco products

Smoke without fire? Researchers question heated tobacco products

HTPs are often confused with e-cigarettes, which heat liquid that can contain nicotine but do not involve tobacco leaf.
Thu Jul 21 2022
Puff e-cigarettes are popular with teenagers but have doctors concerned

Puff e-cigarettes are popular with teenagers but have doctors concerned

These e-cigarettes might appear harmless and are claimed to be tobacco-free but they contain synthetic nicotine.
Fri Mar 25 2022
WHO sounds the alarm on 'harmful' e-cigarettes

WHO sounds the alarm on 'harmful' e-cigarettes

Tedros says electronic nicotine delivery systems are harmful, and must be better regulated.
Wed Jul 28 2021
Tobacco Harm Reduction Can Technology Help Smokers Quit?

Tobacco Harm Reduction Can Technology Help Smokers Quit?

Tobacco Harm Reduction is a strategy to reduce the harm and risks to smokers and the wider society with an ultimate goal to eliminate smoking and tobacco use. However is this strategy realistic?
Thu Sep 12 2019
Where are the e-cigarette regulations?

Where are the e-cigarette regulations?

It has been a year with no update thus far on this matter, and perhaps, it is time to revisit the topic of harm reduction when it comes to nicotine consumption.
Thu Sep 07 2017
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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