Why has it been so difficult to create smoke-free areas in Indonesia? The answer lies in the way laws are made
Indonesia's Ministry of Health estimated to have 69.1 million smokers, the third largest number in the world behind only China and India.
Sat Feb 17 2024
MPs, senators should be role models and quit smoking, says Lukanisman
Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the matter should be given attention by Senate and Parliament as many of their members are heavy smokers.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Britain to encourage smokers to swap cigarettes for vapes
The British govt said it will be funding a new national 'swap to stop' scheme the first of its kind in the world.
Tue Apr 11 2023
Smoking cannabis may be more harmful to lungs than tobacco: Study
Higher rates of airway inflammation and emphysema, a chronic lung disease were discovered among regular cannabis smokers.
Thu Nov 17 2022
Nicotine replacement products categorised as non-poison from today - Khairy
The MOH has declared nicotine replacement products as 'non-poison', paving the way for over-the-counter sales to help smokers quit smoking.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Tobacco and smoking products control bill does not affect country's economy - Khairy
The Tobacco and Smoking Products Control Bill 2022 which aims to create a GEG, referring to individuals born on Jan 1, 2007 onwards and are non-smokers, will not affect the country's economy.
Sat Jul 30 2022
Import duty of nicotine gum should be lowered, exemption considered
The 15 pct import duty imposed on nicotine gum products should be lowered or total exemption provided as the products help smokers to quit smoking, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said.
Fri Apr 22 2022
Number of smokers worldwide shrinking: WHO
WHO urges countries to step up control measures further to kick deadly tobacco addiction.
Thu Nov 18 2021
Inconsiderate smokers irk visitors at Melaka tourist hotspots
There is an apparent increase in the number of inconsiderate smokers lighting up at food premises and tourist hotspots in the state.
Fri Oct 22 2021
FDA authorises first e-cigarette, cites benefit for smokers
The vaping device from R.J. Reynolds can help smokers cut back on conventional cigarettes.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Pandemic a good time to quit smoking, say experts
During the smoking process, smokers injure the lining of their airways and lungs and make themselves more susceptible to the virus.
Mon May 31 2021
Smokers at greater risk of severe complications from COVID-19
The findings show that smokers are almost twice as likely to develop severe complications than non-smokers.
Wed Apr 28 2021
For Israeli cigarette butt collector, every day is Earth Day
Picking up butts and selling small pouches, Melcer calls pocket ashtrays to smokers to deter them from littering.
Thu Apr 22 2021
MOH spends RM2.8 mln to treat 9,222 smokers last year - Dr Adham
The number of smokers who registered for smoking cessation treatment has increased from 10,240 people in 2017 to 22,601 people in 2019.
Mon Nov 30 2020
COVID-19: Complications much worse to active, passive smokers
The complications of COVID-19 infection are much worse in smokers than non-smokers.
Thu Jun 04 2020
PM Anwar, MB Terengganu adakan perjumpaan tertutup
Perdana Menteri hari ini mengadakan perjumpaan tertutup bersama Menteri Besar Terengganu Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar.
Thu May 09 2024
Hasil sektor perkhidmatan naik 6.1 peratus kepada RM594.5 bilion pada suku pertama 2024 - Perangkaan
Sektor perkhidmatan Malaysia mencatatkan pertumbuhan 6.1 peratus tahun ke tahun bagi suku pertama 2024 kepada RM594.5 bilion.
Thu May 09 2024
Kerajaan Negeri Sembilan tidak pinggir DUN diwakili pembangkang - MB
Kerajaan Negeri Sembilan tidak meminggirkan kawasan Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) yang diwakili pembangkang di negeri ini.
Thu May 09 2024
Persatuan Bola Sepak Singapura doakan Faisal Halim segera sembuh
FAS bersolidariti dengan Persatuan Bolasepak Malaysia (FAM) dan mengecam sebarang bentuk keganasan terhadap pemain dan pegawai
Thu May 09 2024
Kira-kira 80,000 warga Palestin melarikan diri dari Rafah berikutan serangan Israel
UNRWA berkata penduduk Gaza menghadapi satu lagi pengusiran secara paksa di Semenanjung Gaza.
Thu May 09 2024
VGM rancang jadikan Malaysia sebagai hab eksport jenama Volkswagen - Tengku Zafrul
Menerusi hantaran di laman X pada Khamis, Tengku Zafrul memaklumkan bahawa dalam pertemuan bersama pihak VGM, mereka telah berkongsi perancangan berkenaan
Thu May 09 2024
Jualan borong, runcit catat rekod RM145.7 bilion pada Mac
Perdagangan borong dan runcit Malaysia merekodkan nilai jualan bulanan tertinggi berjumlah RM145.7 bilion pada Mac dengan suku tahun pertama 2024 mencatatkan RM429.2 bilion.
Thu May 09 2024
Gabungan Dewan Perniagaan mahu GST diperkenal semula
Dewan Perniagaan dan Perindustrian Kebangsaan Malaysia (NCCIM) menyarankan supaya Cukai Barang dan Perkhidmatan (GST) diperkenalkan semula sebagai langkah terbaik meningkatkan hasil kerajaan.
Thu May 09 2024
Rizab antarabangsa BNM berkurang satu bilion dolar Amerika
Rizab antarabangsa Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) yang terkini menunjukkan penurunan sebanyak 1.0 bilion dolar Amerika atau -0.9% bulan ke bulan (MOM) kepada RM112.8 bilion pada 30 April 2024.
Thu May 09 2024
Nilai semasa Ringgit tidak cerminkan ekonomi negara
Ringgit pada masa ini tidak mencerminkan asas ekonomi dan prospek pertumbuhan Malaysia.
Thu May 09 2024