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.
Statement
This article is compiled from third-party information and is solely intended for industry exchange and learning purposes.
This article does not represent the views of 2FIRSTS and the accuracy of its content cannot be confirmed by 2FIRSTS. The translation of this article is only intended for industry-related communication and research purposes.
Due to the limitations of the translation proficiency, the translated article may not fully reflect the original content. Please refer to the original article for accuracy.
2FIRSTS maintains complete alignment with the Chinese government regarding any domestic, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and foreign-related expressions and positions.
The copyright of compiled information belongs to the original media and author. Please contact us for removal if infringement occurs.
Disclaimer
This article is provided solely for professional research, industry discussion, and informational purposes. Any references to brands, companies, products, technologies, or policies are made for factual reporting and analytical purposes only, and do not constitute endorsement, recommendation, promotion, or advertising by 2Firsts.
Nicotine-containing products, including but not limited to cigarettes, e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and nicotine pouches, carry significant health risks. Readers are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations in their respective jurisdictions, including age restrictions and access limitations.
The information contained in this article should not be regarded as investment, legal, medical, regulatory, or commercial advice. While 2Firsts strives to ensure the accuracy and reliability of its content, it does not assume liability for any direct or indirect loss arising from errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or reliance on the information contained herein.
This article is not intended for individuals below the legal age for accessing tobacco or nicotine-related information in their jurisdiction.
Copyright Notice
This article is either original content produced by 2Firsts or content reproduced, translated, summarized, or adapted from third-party sources with attribution where applicable. The intellectual property rights of the original content remain with 2Firsts or the respective original rights holders.
No individual or organization may copy, reproduce, distribute, republish, modify, translate, or otherwise use this content without prior authorization. Any unauthorized use may result in legal action.
For copyright-related inquiries, corrections, or removal requests, please contact: info@2firsts.com.
AI-Assisted Translation and Editing Notice
Portions of this article may have been translated, edited, or reviewed with the assistance of artificial intelligence tools to improve efficiency and readability. Due to the limitations of AI-assisted translation and editing, discrepancies, omissions, or inaccuracies may exist when compared with the original source.
Where applicable, readers are advised to refer to the original source for the most complete and accurate information. If you identify any errors or believe that any content infringes upon your rights, please contact us at info@2firsts.com, and we will review and address the matter promptly.
