Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill to be referred to Special Select Committee for further scrutiny
The bill aims to control the sale and purchase of tobacco products, smoking materials, tobacco substitute products and smoking devices,
Mon Jun 12 2023
MOH to re-examine tobacco generational endgame policy - Dr Zaliha
The tobacco GEG policy will be re-examined in terms of its implementation through the Control of Tobacco Product and Smoking Bill 2022 which has yet to be approved in Parliament.
Thu Dec 08 2022
Khairy preparing health-related proposals for BN manifesto
Khairy said it included the Control of Tobacco Products and Smoking Bill 2022, and the proposals would be submitted to Mohamed Khaled.
Fri Oct 14 2022
I will continue to champion GEG even as an ordinary citizen - Khairy
Khairy said he will continue supporting the Control of Tobacco Products and Smoking Bill 2022 and the GEG policy regardless of his position.
Wed Oct 12 2022
23 amendments proposed for GEG Bill - Khairy
A committee paper containing 23 proposed amendments to the Control of Tobacco Products and Smoking Bill 2022 will be submitted to the current Dewan Rakyat sitting.
Thu Oct 06 2022
GEG: Statement on proposed improvements to bill to be presented by Thursday
The statement containing the proposed improvements to the Control of Tobacco Products and Smoking Bill 2022 will be presented latest by Thursday.
Mon Oct 03 2022
Khairy confident Tobacco Bill will receive majority MP support
Khairy is confident the Control of Tobacco Product and Smoking Bill 2022 which will be tabled at Dewan Rakyat next month will receive the support of the majority of MPs.
Thu Sep 22 2022
Khairy hopes Sabah govt will support tobacco bill
Khairy hopes the Sabah government will support the new act to ban smoking and possession of tobacco products, including vape products for the generation born after 2007.
Sat Sep 10 2022
Special Select Committee on Tobacco Control Bill to meet next week - Khairy
The PSSC on the Control of Tobacco Product and Smoking Bill 2022 will meet for the first time next week, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Fri Aug 12 2022
GEG Bill an effort to protect new generations from harms of tobacco products
Manimaran said it was estimated that two million lives could be saved from dying due to smoking-related diseases in the period up to 2040.
Wed Aug 03 2022
Tobacco Control Bill referred to parliamentary select committee
The Dewan Rakyat today passed a motion to refer the Control of Tobacco Product and Smoking Bill to a parliamentary select committee.
Tue Aug 02 2022
MAHA 2022, flood preparations among focus in Parliament today
After the session ends, the House will continue with the debate on the Control of Tobacco Products and Smoking Bill 2022.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Proposed tobacco product, smoking control law can save two million lives - Khairy
A total of two million lives can be saved and smoking-related diseases can be prevented in the period up till 2040 if the proposed Control of Tobacco Product and Smoking Act 2022 comes into force.
Sat Jul 30 2022
MEVTA supports GEG proposal, supervision of vape industry
MEVTA has stated its support for the Generational End-Game (GEG) suggestion in the Tobacco Product and Smoking Control Bill 2022 that is scheduled to be tabled at the upcoming parliamentary sitting.
Fri Jul 22 2022
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
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024