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Malaysia:* Malaysia welcomes delegates to Global Halal Summit 2025* RM10mil aid approved for Sabah flood victims, says PM* Hadi Awang's…
Teachers caught smoking, vaping on school premises to face legal action, says Fadhlina
KUALA LUMPUR: Teachers caught vaping or smoking within school premises may soon face legal action, including fines of up to…
Raise duty on cigarettes to boost revenue, says Galen Centre
KUALA LUMPUR: The Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy has called for an increase in the excise duty on…
Increase tobacco tax to RM0.77 per stick in 2026 budget, says think tank
Malaysia’s tobacco tax currently accounts for 58.6% of retail prices, below the World Health Organization’s recommendation of 75%. (Pixabay pic)…
Expert panel’s proposals on vape ban to be presented to Cabinet
Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said with strict enforcement, he was confident of effectively regulating vape sales and protecting children from…
Pengharaman vape: Kita bertekad, bukan lagi soal ‘kalau’
Kementerian Kesihatan sedang menunggu hasil kajian terperinci jawatankuasa pakar berhubung pengharaman rokok elektronik atau vape sebelum membentangkan syor itu kepada…
Health minister says no more ‘ifs’ about vape ban
KANGAR, Aug 9 — The Health Ministry (MOH) will present an expert committee’s recommendation on banning electronic cigarettes or vapes…
No new vape licences in Pahang as state prepares for 2026 ban
KUANTAN: All 11 local authorities across Pahang have been instructed to stop issuing licences for the sale of vape products.Pahang…
Customs foils attempt to smuggle RM500,000 worth of vape products into Thailand
KANGAR: The Customs Department has foiled an attempt to smuggle 27,700 units of vape devices and liquids worth over RM500,000…
Kerajaan pertimbang naikkan cukai tembakau
Kerajaan sedang mempertimbangkan cadangan bagi menaikkan kadar cukai tembakau yang juga sejajar dengan komitmen kerajaan bagi pembaharuan kesihatan awam dan…
Govt proposes tobacco tax hike, cites health reforms
PUTRAJAYA: The government is considering a proposal to raise the tobacco tax to between 60 per cent and 70 per…
#NSTviral: SUV crashes into shoplot in Sentul; no one hurt
KUALA LUMPUR: Bystanders outside shoplot in Sentul were left stunned when a red sports utility vehicle ended up inside the…
Terengganu firm on vape sales ban despite appeals
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu government remains firm on fully enforcing the ban on the sale of electronic cigarettes or vape,…
Terengganu bantu pekerja industri vape terjejas
KUALA TERENGGANU: Kerajaan negeri memberi jaminan membantu pekerja industri rokok elektronik (vape) di Terengganu yang terjejas susulan larangan penjualan produk…
We back vape ban, but clear laws a must, says Negeri Sembilan MB
Banning the sale and use of vapes without specific legislation would see the prohibition having little impact, said Negeri Sembilan…
Pengharaman vape: Negeri Sembilan tuntut peraturan lebih tegas
SEREMBAN: Kerajaan Negeri Sembilan mahu peraturan atau undang-undang lebih tegas untuk mengharamkan penggunaan rokok elektronik atau vape dilaksanakan bukan hanya…
Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 3, 2025
INDONESIA 1. INDUSTRY GROUP: INDONESIA’S ANNUAL CAR TAX IS 10X HIGHER THAN IN MALAYSIA -- JAKARTA GLOBE Indonesian car owners…
Op Selamat PaPa: Over 280,000 premises checked, 459 cases under smoking control law
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has inspected 281,381 premises throughout the country under Op Selamat Paru-Paru…
MOH inspects 281,000 premises under Op Selamat Papa to curb smoking
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry (MOH) has inspected 281,381 premises nationwide under Op Selamat Paru-Paru (Op Selamat PaPa) since its…
Vape groups warn total ban in Malaysia will fuel black market, not cut demand
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — The Health Ministry’s announcement that it is considering a total ban on the sale and use…
KKM periksa 281,000 premis dalam Ops Selamat Papa
KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) telah menjalankan pemeriksaan ke atas 281,381 premis di seluruh negara dalam Operasi Selamat Paru-Paru…
MOH Inspected Over 281,000 Premises Under Op Selamat Papa
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry (MOH) has inspected 281,381 premises throughout the country under Op Selamat Paru-Paru (Op Selamat…
Health Ministry to present vape ban timeline to Cabinet
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry will present a timeline for a full ban on the use and sale of electronic…
Vape monitoring council not a government initiative, says Health Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The Health Ministry has denied claims that it plans to set up a Malaysian Vape…
13MP set to future-proof Malaysian economy
PETALING JAYA: The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) tabled yesterday sets the tone for a decisive five-year push to future-proof the…
Experts urge holistic reform as Malaysia moves to expand 'pro-health' taxes
GEORGE TOWN: The government's plan to expand "pro-health" taxes to include tobacco, vape and alcohol products has been met with…
Study needed before classifying etomidate as a dangerous drug, says Dzulkefly
PUTRAJAYA: A thorough study will be conducted before any decision is made to list etomidate as a dangerous drug under…
Health ministry to continue advocating drug price displays
Medicine price displays at clinics have been mandatory since May 1, although a grace period of three months is in…
Haram vape: Hasil kurang tetapi jimat kos kesihatan
PETALING JAYA: Pengharaman sepenuhnya penjualan dan penggunaan rokok elektronik atau vape dijangka mengurangkan kutipan hasil cukai kerajaan, namun ia juga…