Consumer Association Urges Parliament to Support Tobacco Control Bill

Georgetown: The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) has urged the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSSC) to take note of the call by Yang Di-Pertua Negeri of Penang to support the proposed Control of Tobacco Product and Smoking Bill 2022. CAP's education and anti-smoking activist N.V. Subbarow stated that it is now time for the PSSC to make an informed decision on the new bill, which has been sent to them for them to study its enforcement provisions. "CAP fully supports the call by the King for educating young people to adopt the best health practices to avoid anything that may harm their health. This is the best advice. The King is very concerned about the health of the next generation.

CAP Education and anti-smoking activist NV Subbarow has stated that it is now time for the PSSC to make a wise decision on the new bill, which has been sent to them for study of its implementation provisions. - NSTP/HASRIYASYAH SABUDIN. Image source: New Straits Times.

However, CAP expressed disappointment towards certain members of Congress who are taking a 'wait-and-see' approach to the bill, also known as the Tobacco Generation Endgame (GEG) Act," he said.

Yesterday, at the inauguration ceremony held at the National Institute of Health (NIH) in Setia Alam, Yang di-Pertua Agong Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah expressed pride in the government's efforts to protect and maintain the health of the people. The bill was proposed in the Dewan Rakyat and the King sees it as a noble effort, hoping that all Malaysians can support the research and review of this bill.

So far, Subbarow has stated that over 20 countries/regions (mostly located in South America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia) have banned the sale of electronic cigarette products. He notes that Thailand also has strict laws in this regard. "Many young people who do not smoke traditional cigarettes are now using e-cigarettes, which come in over 16,000 flavors. E-cigarettes may increase nicotine use among young people. A CAP survey found that more and more children, including girls in primary and secondary schools, are becoming addicted to e-cigarettes, while teenage smoking rates are on the rise.

He added, "These children and teenagers spend more on e-cigarettes than they do on food or books." Subbarow explained that a recent investigation by CAP also revealed that due to the fruity flavors in e-liquid, many children perceive vaping as akin to eating candy and are unaware and unconcerned about the health risks.

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