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Smoking prevalence can drop to below 15% with new law: Dzulkefly

Health Minister cautions despite decreasing rate, shift to vapes and e-cigarettes growing

Be careful on plain packaging, display ban for ciggies, focus on vaping and illegal sales, industry tells govt

Studies in countries that have introduced plain displays show no evidence of reduced smoking

More youth vaping as traditional tobacco use declines: survey

GATS 2023 reveals risk awareness, regulations on vapes not as prevalent and strict as cigarettes

Sundry goods merchants against MoH’s planned plain packaging for cigarettes

A retail group is against the government’s plan to impose plain packaging on cigarettes, saying it would be a significant financial burden on privately owned sundry shops

Smoking endgame bill set to include ‘educational enforcement’ when tabled

The Control of Smoking Product for Public Health Bill 2023 which is set to be tabled on Tuesday is expected to include new amendments involving aspects such as compounds and the inclusion of educational enforcement, said Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

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Kelantan, Terengganu PKR heads defend division chief posts

Datuk Seri Mohd Suparadi Mohd Noor retains position in Tanah Merah while Ahmad Nazri Mohd Yusof retains Kemaman

NCPR route: Activists slam Penang’s RM2.4bil ‘car-centric’ solution for endangering environment, wildlife

Environmentalists and transport advocates warn of irreversible damage as state pushes ahead with controversial Tanjung Bungah-Teluk Bahang road

Putra Heights gas explosion: MBSJ’s ROW incursion approval needs scrutiny, says planning law expert 

Just because approval is given does not make it right, reminds Derek Fernandez  

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