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Tobacco industry aims to hook new generation on vapes, WHO says

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
Why has it been so difficult to create smoke-free areas in Indonesia? The answer lies in the way laws are made

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
MPs, senators should be role models and quit smoking, says Lukanisman

MPs, senators should be role models and quit smoking, says Lukanisman

Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the matter should be given attention by Senate and Parliament as many of their members are heavy smokers.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Britain to encourage smokers to swap cigarettes for vapes

Britain to encourage smokers to swap cigarettes for vapes

The British govt said it will be funding a new national 'swap to stop' scheme the first of its kind in the world.
Tue Apr 11 2023
Smoking cannabis may be more harmful to lungs than tobacco: Study

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
Nicotine replacement products categorised as non-poison from today - Khairy

Nicotine replacement products categorised as non-poison from today - Khairy

The MOH has declared nicotine replacement products as 'non-poison', paving the way for over-the-counter sales to help smokers quit smoking.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Tobacco and smoking products control bill does not affect country's economy - Khairy

Tobacco and smoking products control bill does not affect country's economy - Khairy

The Tobacco and Smoking Products Control Bill 2022 which aims to create a GEG, referring to individuals born on Jan 1, 2007 onwards and are non-smokers, will not affect the country's economy.
Sat Jul 30 2022
Import duty of nicotine gum should be lowered, exemption considered

Import duty of nicotine gum should be lowered, exemption considered

The 15 pct import duty imposed on nicotine gum products should be lowered or total exemption provided as the products help smokers to quit smoking, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said.
Fri Apr 22 2022
Number of smokers worldwide shrinking: WHO

Number of smokers worldwide shrinking: WHO

WHO urges countries to step up control measures further to kick deadly tobacco addiction.
Thu Nov 18 2021
Inconsiderate smokers irk visitors at Melaka tourist hotspots

Inconsiderate smokers irk visitors at Melaka tourist hotspots

There is an apparent increase in the number of inconsiderate smokers lighting up at food premises and tourist hotspots in the state.
Fri Oct 22 2021
FDA authorises first e-cigarette, cites benefit for smokers

FDA authorises first e-cigarette, cites benefit for smokers

The vaping device from R.J. Reynolds can help smokers cut back on conventional cigarettes.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Pandemic a good time to quit smoking, say experts

Pandemic a good time to quit smoking, say experts

During the smoking process, smokers injure the lining of their airways and lungs and make themselves more susceptible to the virus.
Mon May 31 2021
Smokers at greater risk of severe complications from COVID-19

Smokers at greater risk of severe complications from COVID-19

The findings show that smokers are almost twice as likely to develop severe complications than non-smokers.
Wed Apr 28 2021
For Israeli cigarette butt collector, every day is Earth Day

For Israeli cigarette butt collector, every day is Earth Day

Picking up butts and selling small pouches, Melcer calls pocket ashtrays to smokers to deter them from littering.
Thu Apr 22 2021
MOH spends RM2.8 mln to treat 9,222 smokers last year - Dr Adham

MOH spends RM2.8 mln to treat 9,222 smokers last year - Dr Adham

The number of smokers who registered for smoking cessation treatment has increased from 10,240 people in 2017 to 22,601 people in 2019.
Mon Nov 30 2020
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024