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Hidden hands behind youth vaping surge

Hidden hands behind youth vaping surge

M'sia has not increased tobacco taxes for eight consecutive years, missing critical opportunities to reduce consumption via fiscal measures.
Fri Aug 23 2024
No more KBS grants for activities that violate safe sport code - Hannah

No more KBS grants for activities that violate safe sport code - Hannah

KBS will not approve allocations if tobacco, e-cigarette or alcohol companies are involved, following amendments to the Safe Sport Code.
Wed Jul 10 2024
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
New Zealand set to scrap world-first tobacco ban

New Zealand set to scrap world-first tobacco ban

Set to take effect from July, the toughest anti-tobacco rules in the world would have banned sales to those born after Jan. 1, 2009.
Tue Feb 27 2024
E-cigarettes around the world

E-cigarettes around the world

WHO has urged governments to treat e-cigarettes, also known as vapes, similarly to tobacco and ban all flavours.
Fri Dec 22 2023
Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls

Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls

The WHO called for changes, including bans on all flavouring agents like menthol, and the application of tobacco control measures to vapes.
Thu Dec 14 2023
Dewan Rakyat passes Control of Smoking Bill

Dewan Rakyat passes Control of Smoking Bill

The Dewan Rakyat passed the Control of Smoking Products and Public Health 2023 Bill via voice vote today.
Thu Nov 30 2023
Australian police arrest 28 over $650 mln crime syndicate

Australian police arrest 28 over $650 mln crime syndicate

The syndicate is alleged to be linked to the movement of over $648.9 million through firearm, drug, tobacco, and money laundering offences.
Wed Nov 15 2023
France to ban disposable e-cigarettes, PM says

France to ban disposable e-cigarettes, PM says

French President Emmanuel Macron also aims to make all 20-year-olds tobacco-free by 2030.
Mon Sep 04 2023
[COLUMNIST] Generation End Game: A new era for tobacco control in Malaysia

[COLUMNIST] Generation End Game: A new era for tobacco control in Malaysia

Public health advocates argue that the bill is necessary to protect the health of future generations.
Fri Jun 16 2023
Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill to be referred to Special Select Committee for further scrutiny

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
Switzerland to ban tobacco advertising aimed at young people

Switzerland to ban tobacco advertising aimed at young people

Smoking remains relatively widespread in Switzerland with 9,500 people dying prematurely every year as a result of tobacco consumption.
Thu May 25 2023
[COLUMNIST] Treat vape like cigarettes

[COLUMNIST] Treat vape like cigarettes

The government may be 'gambling' for a shorter-term gain in tax-based revenues.
Mon May 22 2023
MPs must find moral courage to table Tobacco Bill - Galen Centre

MPs must find moral courage to table Tobacco Bill - Galen Centre

The government and members of parliament must find the moral courage to step up and do the right thing and table the proposed Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill.
Mon Apr 03 2023
Tobacco, alcoholic beer smuggling among focus of Dewan Rakyat today

Tobacco, alcoholic beer smuggling among focus of Dewan Rakyat today

Issues on the rise in child abuse cases in child care centres throughout the country will also be brought up during today's sitting.
Wed Feb 22 2023
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025

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

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

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

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
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS

Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS

The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid

Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid

Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration

Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration

Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods

Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM

Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM

Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil

NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil

PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024