Malaysia Health Minister: Smoking Control Act 2024 to Be Implemented in October

Aug.19.2024

Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad announced that Malaysia's Public Health Tobacco Control Act will likely be implemented in October.

According to Free Malaysia Today on August 17th, Malaysian Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad stated that the Public Health (Control and Regulation of Tobacco Products) Regulations 2024 (Act 852) is expected to be implemented in October.

Zoukifili stated that all regulations and orders under the bill have been approved by the Attorney General's Office.

We have entered the final stage. This October, if we are blessed by the heavens, we will implement four regulations and one order approved by the prosecutor general's office.

“We have postponed the execution once and hope to implement it in October. Although we initially hoped to start in September, if that is not feasible, October will be the target date.”

The bill was enacted on February 2, following royal approval on January 24, and aims to prohibit the sale and purchase of tobacco products, smoking materials, and tobacco alternatives to minors.

It also prohibits providing any smoking-related services to minors.

Currently, nicotine e-cigarette products are still legal for individuals under the age of 18 before the implementation of Bill 852.

References:

[1] Tobacco and vape control Act expected to take effect in October, says Dzulkefly

Also Read:

[1] Malaysia to Implement Public Health Tobacco Control Act by 2024

[2] Malaysian Government Plans to Regulate E-Cigarette Sales among Youth

[3] Malaysia to Soon Implement Ban on E-Cigarette Sales: Report

[4] CAP Urges Tighter Regulations on E-cigarette Marketing Strategies in Malaysia

[5] Malaysia Bans E-Cigarette Sales Through Vending Machines Under New Law

[6] Malaysia: Ban on Funding for Tobacco, E-Cigarette, Alcohol in Sports Events

[7] Tax Revenue from E-Cigarettes Reaches $29.98 Million in Malaysia

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