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New Zealand has overturned laws that would have banned the sale of cigarettes to future generations, the government said on Thursday, reported German news agency (dpa).

The questions of law proposed by the seven individuals did not meet the threshold requirement, said Justice Zabariah Mohd Yusof.

Though smoking and vaping at eateries were strictly prohibited nationwide beginning Jan 1 2020, many are still seen flouting the rule.

The Court of Appeal has fixed Nov 23 to give its verdict on the appeal by seven individuals who are seeking to quash the Health Ministry's decision to ban smoking in all eateries.

The notices were issued under Section 32B of the Control of Tobacco Products Regulations 2004.

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Khairy said several rounds of engagement including with the cigarette industry had been held to gather feedback from all quarters.

Khairy said a new law would be a generational end game to smoking.

A new law to ban smoking activities and the possession of any smoking products, including electronic cigarettes (vaping), for those who were born after 2005, will be tabled in Parliament in July.

Mohammad Faid said 116 integrated operations were carried out statewide and 2,153 premises were inspected.

There is an apparent increase in the number of inconsiderate smokers lighting up at food premises and tourist hotspots in the state.

Employers or restaurant operators need to ensure that customers comply with the instructions for non-smoking in restaurants.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has not stopped enforcing the smoking ban at eateries and enhancing the campaign to ensure the public's health and well-being.

The new year has made all smokers dying for – what else, a smoke! The only place they can now light up appears to be – where?

Even an industry lobby group, the Philippine Tobacco Institute (PTI), said it supported the regulation and acknowledged the health objectives.

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.

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.

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.