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Anti-smoking group wants MPs to declare links to tobacco industry

Anti-smoking group wants MPs to declare links to tobacco industry

This comes after new tobacco law derailed, sent for fine-tuning.

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COMMENT | Generational End Game another tool of the fascist state

COMMENT | Generational End Game another tool of the fascist state

Why not have end game for corruption?

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LETTER | Cardiovascular disease is a ‘smoking illness’

LETTER | Cardiovascular disease is a ‘smoking illness’

Smoking is a well-known behavioural risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

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No safe minimum threshold for smoking compared to alcohol - KJ

No safe minimum threshold for smoking compared to alcohol - KJ

UPDATED 7.11PM | PARLIAMENT | Minister says this after MP labels GEG 'slippery slope' for personal liberty.

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Smoking bill to be sent to PSC for fine-tuning first, says KJ

Smoking bill to be sent to PSC for fine-tuning first, says KJ

PARLIAMENT | PSC will make recommendations on enforcement, penalties under the bill.

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Anwar urges speaker to refer GEG bill to Parliament Select Committee

Anwar urges speaker to refer GEG bill to Parliament Select Committee

PARLIAMENT | Opposition chief says PSC should come up with recommendations.

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Nazri predicts youths will sue govt over generational smoking ban

Nazri predicts youths will sue govt over generational smoking ban

Freedom of choice is important human right, MP says.

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KJ agrees to amend 'GEG bill', fine lowered from RM5k to RM500

KJ agrees to amend 'GEG bill', fine lowered from RM5k to RM500

UPDATED 9PM | Generational End Game to limit sale of tobacco, vaping.

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MP SPEAKS | Is it right for MPs to support a bill without deliberation?

MP SPEAKS | Is it right for MPs to support a bill without deliberation?

Tobacco generational end game bill has good intentions but needs refinement.

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Health PSSC supports anti-smoking bill but calls for postponement

Health PSSC supports anti-smoking bill but calls for postponement

The delay is to strengthen preparations for effective implementation.

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Key features of KJ's anti-smoking bill

Key features of KJ's anti-smoking bill

PARLIAMENT | Up to RM5k fine for those too young to buy smoking products.

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LETTER | Smoking ban on Gen Z may go up in smoke

LETTER | Smoking ban on Gen Z may go up in smoke

Outright bans and other punitive measures are counterproductive.

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Khairy pushes for passing of landmark smoking control bill

Khairy pushes for passing of landmark smoking control bill

Don’t use illicit markets for cigarettes as excuse not to back the bill.

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Impending cigarette curbs: Bersatu warns of repeating past mistakes

Impending cigarette curbs: Bersatu warns of repeating past mistakes

Increasing tobacco taxes in 2015 resulted in consumers shifting to illicit cigarettes.

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US bans sale of Juul e-cigarettes, company seeks enforcement stay

US bans sale of Juul e-cigarettes, company seeks enforcement stay

FDA says insufficient evidence to show products are safe.

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COMMENT | Bhutan banned smoking and it didn’t go so well

COMMENT | Bhutan banned smoking and it didn’t go so well

Could the solution be as effective as it was simple?

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COMMENT | Malaysia makes case for smoking end game

COMMENT | Malaysia makes case for smoking end game

Economics suggest it will benefit the country in the long run.

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Khairy renews call for youth smoking ban bill to be passed

Khairy renews call for youth smoking ban bill to be passed

New law would be a generational end game to smoking, he adds.

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Youth smoking ban bill to be tabled in July - Khairy

Youth smoking ban bill to be tabled in July - Khairy

Bill to ban smoking for those born after 2005.

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COMMENT | Addressing smoking needs more than a blanket ban

COMMENT | Addressing smoking needs more than a blanket ban

A comprehensive strategy is required or it will end up like drugs.

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Report: Govt to ban tobacco products for anyone born after 2005

Report: Govt to ban tobacco products for anyone born after 2005

More than 27,200 smoking-related deaths occur in Malaysia each year.

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COMMENT | When will champions of Islam ban cigarette sales to Muslims

COMMENT | When will champions of Islam ban cigarette sales to Muslims

Don't just focus on non-Muslims to score easy political points.

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One in four M'sians estimated to suffer stroke by 2040 - Noor Hisham

One in four M'sians estimated to suffer stroke by 2040 - Noor Hisham

Stop smoking, adopt a healthy diet, get physical, avoid alcohol.

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LETTER | Encouraging smokers to switch to safer nicotine products

LETTER | Encouraging smokers to switch to safer nicotine products

THR strategy can be useful tool in the common goal to eventually end smoking habit.

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