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After the completion of the research, the Malaysian Ministry of Health plans to submit a recommendation to the Cabinet from the expert committee on banning e-cigarettes.
The enforcement of the "Public Health Tobacco Control Act 2024" (Act 852) has led to a significant reduction in the variety of smoking products on the market, decreasing from 6824 varieties before the enactment of the Act to 2794 in June, a decrease of only 40.9%.
Malaysia will ensure strict enforcement to regulate the sale of cigarettes and e-cigarettes, with a focus on protecting minors, students, and children from the effects of e-cigarettes.
According to a report by the Straits Times on August 9th, Malaysia's Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad stated that once the research is completed, the Health Ministry will submit recommendations to the Cabinet from an expert committee regarding the banning of e-cigarettes.
He said that the proposal would be a crucial step in implementing the ban.
He told reporters, "We are committed to prohibiting e-cigarettes, this is no longer a question of 'if'. I will submit it for Cabinet review.
Dzulkefly stated that the implementation of the 2024 Public Health Tobacco Control Act (Bill No. 852) has been effective, with the number of tobacco products on the market decreasing from 6,824 before the bill was enacted to 2,794 in June.
This means there is only 40.9% left.
"Through strict enforcement, I believe we can effectively regulate the sale of cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Most importantly, we must protect minors, students, and children from the influence of e-cigarettes. For public health, Bill 852 will be strictly enforced to regulate all smoking products, including e-cigarettes."Dzulkefly said.
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