Consumers Association of Penang urges Parliament to support tobacco control bill

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) in Malaysia is urging the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSSC) to take note of the call made by Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Malaysia's King) in support of the Tobacco Control and Smoking Bill 2022.

CAP education and anti-smoking activist NV Subbarow stated that now is the time for PSSC to make a wise decision on the new bill, which has been sent to them for studying its implementation terms.

CAP fully supports the King's call to educate young people on adopting a healthy lifestyle in order to avoid things that may harm their health. This is the best advice and the King is deeply concerned about the health of future generations.

However, CAP expressed disappointment with some members of Congress who are taking a 'wait-and-see' approach, also known as the Tobacco Endgame Generation (GEG) Act," he said, using standard journalistic English.

Yesterday, at the launch ceremony of the Integrated Building of the National Institute of Health (NIH) in Sitiawan, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah (the King of Malaysia) expressed pride in the efforts of the government to protect and maintain the health of the people. This was done through the presentation of a bill in Dewan Rakyat by future generations.

The King believes that this is a noble effort and hopes that all Malaysians will support the research and review of the bill.

So far, according to Subbarow, over 20 countries/regions, mainly in South America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, have banned the sale of electronic cigarette products. He also stated that Thailand has strict laws.

Many young people who do not smoke traditional cigarettes are turning to electronic cigarettes and vaping, which come in over 16,000 different flavors. Electronic cigarettes may contribute to an increase in nicotine use among adolescents.

According to a survey by CAP, an increasing number of young children, including girls in primary and secondary schools, are becoming addicted to e-cigarettes, while the smoking rate among teenagers is on the rise.

He added, "These children and adolescents are spending more on e-cigarettes than on food or books.

According to Subbarow, the recent investigation by CAP has also found that due to the fruity flavor of e-cigarette liquids, many children believe that vaping with e-cigarettes is like eating candy. They are unaware and unconcerned about the health risks.

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