New Zealand set to scrap world-first tobacco ban
Set to take effect from July, the toughest anti-tobacco rules in the world would have banned sales to those born after Jan. 1, 2009.
Tue Feb 27 2024
E-cigarettes around the world
WHO has urged governments to treat e-cigarettes, also known as vapes, similarly to tobacco and ban all flavours.
Fri Dec 22 2023
Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls
The WHO called for changes, including bans on all flavouring agents like menthol, and the application of tobacco control measures to vapes.
Thu Dec 14 2023
Dewan Rakyat passes Control of Smoking Bill
The Dewan Rakyat passed the Control of Smoking Products and Public Health 2023 Bill via voice vote today.
Thu Nov 30 2023
Australian police arrest 28 over $650 mln crime syndicate
The syndicate is alleged to be linked to the movement of over $648.9 million through firearm, drug, tobacco, and money laundering offences.
Wed Nov 15 2023
France to ban disposable e-cigarettes, PM says
French President Emmanuel Macron also aims to make all 20-year-olds tobacco-free by 2030.
Mon Sep 04 2023
[COLUMNIST] Generation End Game: A new era for tobacco control in Malaysia
Public health advocates argue that the bill is necessary to protect the health of future generations.
Fri Jun 16 2023
Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill to be referred to Special Select Committee for further scrutiny
The bill aims to control the sale and purchase of tobacco products, smoking materials, tobacco substitute products and smoking devices,
Mon Jun 12 2023
Switzerland to ban tobacco advertising aimed at young people
Smoking remains relatively widespread in Switzerland with 9,500 people dying prematurely every year as a result of tobacco consumption.
Thu May 25 2023
[COLUMNIST] Treat vape like cigarettes
The government may be 'gambling' for a shorter-term gain in tax-based revenues.
Mon May 22 2023
MPs must find moral courage to table Tobacco Bill - Galen Centre
The government and members of parliament must find the moral courage to step up and do the right thing and table the proposed Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill.
Mon Apr 03 2023
Tobacco, alcoholic beer smuggling among focus of Dewan Rakyat today
Issues on the rise in child abuse cases in child care centres throughout the country will also be brought up during today's sitting.
Wed Feb 22 2023
BAT Malaysia optimis terhadap prospek 2023 di sebalik persekitaran mencabar
Dengan pelancaran produk pemanas tembakaunya, ia kini mampu menawarkan pilihan alternatif dengan potensi risiko yang dikurangkan.
Thu Feb 09 2023
MOH to re-examine tobacco generational endgame policy - Dr Zaliha
The tobacco GEG policy will be re-examined in terms of its implementation through the Control of Tobacco Product and Smoking Bill 2022 which has yet to be approved in Parliament.
Thu Dec 08 2022
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
Berita tempatan pilihan sepanjang hari ini
Berikut adalah berita yang paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang Isnin, 20 Mei 2024.
Mon May 20 2024
Hubungan diplomatik Malaysia-China raih pencapaian penting - Teo
Malaysia dan China telah meraih pencapaian penting dalam setengah abad hubungan diplomatik, kata Timbalan Menteri Komunikasi Teo Nie Ching.
Mon May 20 2024
Tumpuan Selasa –21 Mei 2024
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan di Astro AWANI.
Mon May 20 2024
Berita antarabangsa pilihan sepanjang hari ini
Antara pelbagai berita luar negara yang disiarkan di Astro AWANI, berikut adalah yang paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari ini.
Mon May 20 2024
KP Kementerian Luar Singapura dijatuhkan hukuman penjara, salah guna beg diplomatik
Oh menghadapi dua pertuduhan menipu kerana menyalahgunakan perkhidmatan beg diplomatik.
Mon May 20 2024
10 Berita Pilihan - (20 Mei 2024)
Antara pelbagai berita dalam dan luar negara yang disiarkan di Astro AWANI, berikut adalah yang paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari ini.
Mon May 20 2024
Cuba ceroboh masuk Istana Negara, dua individu dipenjara dua bulan
Pertuduhan dibuat mengikut Seksyen 447/451 Kanun Keseksaan dan dibaca bersama Seksyen 34 kanun sama.
Mon May 20 2024
Kerajaan Malaysia bekerjasama dengan rakan antarabangsa untuk bawa keluar pasukan perubatan MERCY
Kerajaan Malaysia sedang bekerjasama dengan rakan antarabangsa untuk membawa keluar sebuah pasukan perubatan Malaysia yang terperangkap di Rafah, Gaza, menurut Kementerian Luar (Wisma Putra).
Mon May 20 2024
PM Anwar ulangi gesaannya untuk AS hentikan keganasan Israel di Gaza
Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengulangi gesaannya supaya Amerika Syarikat (AS) melakukan apa sahaja yang diperlukan untuk menghentikan keganasan Israel di Gaza.
Mon May 20 2024
10 individu ditahan dalam enam serbuan khas aktiviti penyeludupan
Polis menahan 10 individu termasuk seorang wanita dalam enam serbuan menerusi operasi khas Biro Jenayah Hidupan Liar/Perisikan Siasatan Khas.
Mon May 20 2024