GEORGE TOWN, Oct 27 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has inspected 45,666 premises nationwide to enforce education regarding the Smoking Products Control Act for Public Health 2023 (Act 852) from October 1 until yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The authorities must take strict action against traders who sell vape or electronic cigarettes in the form of stationery, urged a non-governmental organisation.

KUANTAN, Oct 19 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has issued 98,054 notices, amounting to RM24.5 million in fines, over the past nine months for smoking-related offences in prohibited areas.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 4 — Laundromats and office buildings, including government and private premises, will be added to smoke-free areas effective January 1.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — The Health Ministry (MOH) enforcement will take prudent and reasonable measures in using powers under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852).

PUTRAJAYA, July 20 — The Health Ministry (MOH) issued 5,951 fines worth RM1.47 million for smoking offences in June, said Health Director-General Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.

SYDNEY, July 1 — New vaping regulations in Australia came into force today, moving e-cigarettes behind pharmacy counters in a bid to curb youth vaping, although opponents forced the government to walk back a stricter prohibition.

LONDON, May 24 — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s plan to ban smoking for younger generations will not yet become law, after he called a snap election, leaving no time to push through one of his flagship policies.

PUTRAJAYA, May 15 — The Health Ministry issued 4,133 compounds at RM1.02 million for smoking offences last month, said Health Director-General Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.

PUTRAJAYA, April 20 — The Health Ministry (MOH) issued 5,549 compounds worth RM1.4 million for smoking offences in March, said its director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.

GEORGE TOWN, March 20 — The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) has called on the government to set up a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to probe into the influence of tobacco and vape industry players in removing the generational end game (GEG) components from the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health 2023 Bill.

CYBERJAYA, March 7 —- The Health Ministry (MOH) will engage in a collaborative sessions with shisha business associations to ensure compliance with regulations, preventing the provision of these services in prohibited areas, including dining establishments.

WELLINGTON, Feb 28 — New Zealand will repeal on February 27 a world-first law banning tobacco sales for future generations, the government said, even while researchers and campaigners warned of the risk that people could die as a result.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The suggestion to provide designated smoking areas, particularly for eateries in tight spaces, is yet to be finalised, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 — The Third Meeting of the Second Term of the 15th Parliament adjourned sine die yesterday after sitting for 32 days from Oct 9, with 12 bills passed, including the Supply Bill 2024 (Budget 2024).

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — The winding up of the debate on the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health 2023 Bill will be the focus of the last day of the Third Meeting of the Second Term of the 15th Parliament today.

PUTRAJAYA, NOV 17 — A total of 9,743 compounds were issued by the Health Ministry last month for smoking and dengue-fever-related offences.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 20 — The Ministry of Health (KKM) issued a total of 4,884 compounds worth RM1.203 million throughout last month for smoking offences, said Director-General of Health Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 20 — The risk of cancer involving young people aged between 15 and 49 is due to an unhealthy diet, the excessive consumption of sugar, and the culture of smoking including vaping, said Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 — The Control of Smoking Product for Public Health Bill 2023 will be tabled for first reading in Parliament on June 12, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.