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
Inclusive dialogue, compromise needed to address issues impacting society today - Philip Morris
Around three-quarters of nicotine consumers want policymakers to consider their views when deliberating on tobacco and nicotine regulations.
Wed Jun 15 2022
PMI achieves female representation target: 40 pct of women in managerial positions
There are 46 pct female leaders in the workforce and an almost equal representation of both genders in the management team.
Tue May 31 2022
Philip Morris Malaysia marks three years of its smoke-free journey
As of September 30, there were an estimated 115,000 total IQOS users in Malaysia.
Thu Nov 25 2021
Will we still be smoking cigarettes in 10 years' time?
Governments and tobacco industry companies have stepped up their anti-smoking messaging and initiatives this year.
Mon Nov 01 2021
PMI calls for science-based discourse on smoke-free alternatives
New international survey reveals misinformation is leading to confusion about smoke-free products.
Wed Oct 27 2021
Philip Morris to stop cigarette sale in Japan within 10 years
Conventional cigarettes are set to be phased out in Japan within 10 years, according to tobbaco giant Philip Morris.
Sat May 08 2021
WHO tells governments to reject Philip Morris-funded smoking foundation
The U.N. health body said there was a conflict of interest in a tobacco firm funding such research - drawing a sharp rebuke from the Foundation's head who said his work was independent.
Thu Sep 28 2017
Electronic Marlboro sucks smokers away from Japan Tobacco
Marlboro maker Philip Morris International says its e-cigarette has rapidly captured close to 3 percent of Japanese tobacco sales.
Fri Aug 12 2016
Uruguay wins case against US tobacco firm
Philip Morris reacted by saying "we respect" the verdict, which is binding in any case.
Sat Jul 09 2016
Philip Morris pleads not guilty to huge Thai tax dodge
Tobacco giant Philip Morris on Monday pleaded not guilty to dodging hundreds of millions of dollars in import tax to Thailand, a crime carrying a massive fine of up to $2.27 billion.
Mon Apr 25 2016
Marlboro smokers should get cancer screening, jury told
Philip Morris USA should pay for annual chest scans for thousands of longtime Marlboro smokers in Massachusetts because the company sold a defective and unreasonably dangerous product, a lawyer said.
Wed Feb 10 2016
Former 'Marlboro Man' star dies at 85: funeral home
A cowboy who became one of the most recognizable faces of Philip Morris tobacco's iconic "Marlboro Man" advertizing campaigns has died, funeral home officials said Thursday.
Fri Jan 16 2015
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024