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
Smoke alarm - Indonesians take tiny steps against Big Tobacco
A neighbourhood in the Indonesian capital has informally declared itself a smoke-free zone as students plan further protests against what they see as an increased effort by cigarette companies to targ
Fri May 12 2017
Kuching North City Hall to be smoke-free zone effective Jan 2017
DBKU is ready to cooperate with the Malaysian Health Department to impose a penalty towards food premises owners who fail to abide to the new regulation, said Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai.
Wed Dec 14 2016
Residents welcome gazetting public parks as smoke-free zones
Nor Azizah Ahmad Dahlan says the plan announced in July was to protect passive smokers especially children from the dangers of cigarette smoke which could cause chronic diseases.
Sat Nov 19 2016
Health Ministry to extend more smoke-free zones
The Health Ministry is in the midst of studying new areas to be made smoke-free zones before gazetting the areas.
Tue Dec 15 2015
Malaysia a smoke-free nation soon?
Malaysia has adopted two strategies to eventually make the entire country a smoke-free zone, says Health Minister Dr S. Subramaniam.
Wed Jun 24 2015
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024