
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child
According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say
The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco
The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025