
LETTER | Step up awareness campaign on unhealthy practices during lockdown
To those indulging in the legal but unhealthy habits of smoking and alcohol drinking: Be fully aware of what you are getting yourselves into.

To those indulging in the legal but unhealthy habits of smoking and alcohol drinking: Be fully aware of what you are getting yourselves into.

Smokers and vapers should quit to save money and not to jeopardise their health.

The medical experts warn that puffing on your cigarettes can increase chances of contracting Covid-19.


More spent to treat fewer smokers due to hike in drug prices, says Adham.

This should especially be observed at eateries, open spaces to prevent complications from smoking and Covid-19.



Mr Minister, your biggest contribution for Malaysia would be to lead a national campaign to eradicate smoking and vaping.

CORONAVIRUS | Smoking damages the lungs, making it more difficult for the body to fight off coronavirus, says Dr Noor Hisham.


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LETTER | The government is expected to spend RM7.4 billion to treat major illnesses caused by smoking.

District health officer says minors could be compounded regardless of whether they were in eateries or not.

There are 12 days before full enforcement of the smoking ban.

They claimed smoking ban is against constitution as smoking not deemed a criminal activity or banned in M'sia.

They left behind discarded cigarette butts on the five-foot ways and stairs of Wisma Negeri, the state secretariat building.

Smoking is recorded as the leading contributor to 20,000 deaths each year, says Health Minister.

Their application is dismissed on the grounds that the Health Ministry had acted within its jurisdiction, and their rights had not been violated.

Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says a survey found 300,000 students using E-cigarettes.

There is increase in smoking cases, drug abuse and mental health problems among students - deputy minister.

The punishment will make people think twice, especially those who can afford the fine, says Health Minister.

Gov't spends around RM16b annually to treat patients with diseases caused by smoking.

LETTER | The issue must be looked at holistically, with regulation for the sake of public health.