Akta Kawalan Produk Merokok Demi Kesihatan Awam 2024 di peringkat akhir kelulusan Jabatan Peguam Negara
GUA MUSANG : Akta Kawalan Produk Merokok Demi Kesihatan Awam 2024 yang sepatutnya dilaksanakan pada bulan ini, masih di peringkat akhir mendapatkan kelulusan Jabatan Peguam Negara, sebelum boleh dikuatkuasakan. Menteri Kesihatan, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, berkata proses bagi melaksanakan dan menguatkuasa akta itu akan tetap diteruskan. “Insya-Allah masih peringkat terakhir dah ni, apa yang […]
SEGERAKAN UNDANG-UNDANG KAWAL VAPE, E-ROKOK ELAK KESAN LEBIH PARAH
Kes keracunan magic mushroom oleh seorang remaja di Kemaman, baru-baru ini, sebenarnya tidak mengejutkan kita kerana sehingga kini masih belum ada undang-undang berkesan mengawal penjualan dan akses vape serta e-rokok bukan sahaja kepada golongan itu, bahkan kanak-kanak di negara ini. Selain kes itu, Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) menerima 17 kes penyakit paru-paru, iaitu E-Cigarette or Vaping Product Use-Associated Lung […]
Akta 852 dijangka dikuat kuasa sepenuhnya hujung tahun ini
GUA MUSANG – Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) akan mengimplementasikan Akta Kawalan Produk Merokok Demi Kesihatan Awam 2024 (Akta 852), selewat-lewatnya pada hujung tahun ini. Menteri Kesihatan, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad berkata, antara peraturan yang termaktub mengikut akta itu termasuk pendaftaran, penjualan, pembungkusan dan pelabelan serta satu perintah berkaitan larangan merokok di tempat awam. “Akta yang […]
Anti-Smoking Act Enforcement Delayed Yet Again – To End 2024 ‘Hopefully’
Dzulkefly Ahmad announces yet another delay in enforcing the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act, now to end 2024 – one year since Parliament passed the bill in Dec 2023 and nearly two years since liquid nicotine was deregulated on March 31, 2023. KUALA LUMPUR, August 1 — The government has further delayed […]
Narrative claiming vapes, e-cigarettes healthier alternatives are misleading: Experts
Synopsis Experts have raised concerns about the portrayal of e-cigarettes as healthier alternatives to tobacco, warning they can lead to traditional tobacco use among youth. India’s ban on these products has potentially prevented millions of addictions. Public awareness and stringent regulations were emphasized as necessary to tackle this issue. New Delhi: Health and child rights […]
One in six vapes confiscated at English schools spiked with ‘zombie drug’
Warning of risk of serious harm as synthetic drug spice found in vapes in 28 of 38 schools tested. One in six vapes confiscated in English schools are spiked with the highly addictive “zombie drug” spice, according to research. Analysis from 38 schools revealed that the synthetic street drug, classified as class B alongside ketamine and GHB, […]
Philip Morris gains after full-year profit guidance tops expectations (updated)
Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) tracked higher in premarket trading on Tuesday after setting full-year guidance ahead of expectations. For Q2, one of the biggest pullouts from the earnings report was that the smoke-free business accounted for 38.1% of the company’s total revenue in comparison to 35.4% a year ago. Revenue rose 5.6% year-over-year during the quarter […]
Genotoxicity and mutagenicity assessment of electronic cigarette liquids
Al-Otaibi, Hajed M.; Baqasi, Aisha MS.; Alhadrami, Hani A. Annals of Thoracic Medicine 19(3):p 222-227, Jul–Sep 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/atm.atm_59_24 Read Full Article Abstract INTRODUCTION: Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are often advertised as a safer alternative to traditional smoking. However, recent data suggest they may not be as safe as previously believed. This study aims to evaluate the genotoxicity and […]
Regulate vapes, protect youth
Calls grow for vape laws after vending machines found dispensing such products PETALING JAYA: The recent discovery of a vending machine selling electronic cigarettes in Malaysia has sparked significant public worry about how easily youth can access vape products, which has in turn led to urgent calls for the Health Ministry to address the issue. […]
Isu vape ‘magic mushroom’, tunggu laporan lengkap JPN – Timbalan MB Kelantan
KOTA BHARU: Susulan isu membabitkan pelajar menghisap rokok elektronik (vape) yang dicampur dengan dadah sintetik dikenali ‘magic mushroom’, kerajaan negeri Kelantan memaklumkan sedang menunggu laporan lengkap daripada Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri (JPN). Menurut Timbalan Menteri Besar Kelantan Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan pihaknya sudah mengadakan perbincangan dengan JPN, minggu lalu untuk mengetahui jumlah pelajar yang terbabit dan bagaimana cara untuk mengatasi masalah […]
