How Effective Will New Tobacco Regulations Be?

Roslizawati Mohd Ali, Executive Board Member, Malaysian Council of Tobacco Control

07-Oct-24 08:45

How Effective Will New Tobacco Regulations Be?

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The Control of Cigarette Products Act, effective 1 October, aims to safeguard children and teenagers by regulating the sale of tobacco and vape products while prohibiting smoking in 28 locations. The government has introduced a two-phase plan for implementation that includes immediate enforcement alongside an educational campaign. Roslizawati Mohd Ali, Executive Board Member, Malaysian Council of Tobacco Control shares her insights on the effectiveness of these new regulations.

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Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Philip See, Wong Shou Ning

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Categories: government, Law/Activism

Tags: smoking, vaping, government, regulation,

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