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Popularity no excuse to promote smoking products: Health Minister

Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad comments on the RM10,000 fine imposed on comedian Shuib Sepahtu for promoting smoking products

‘Selling vapes, e-cigs to minors now illegal after smoking control bill passed’

The high court here today was told that with the passing of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023 in Dewan Rakyat last week, vendors are now forbidden from selling smoking products including vape and electronic cigarettes to minors. 

Govt expects to spend RM369 mil annually on Evali treatment by 2030: Zaliha

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the Finance Ministry estimated the revenue from vape taxes to be about RM500 million a year, but research showed that the cost of treatment for Evali was RM150,000 per patient. 

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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

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InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration