Put temporary halt to e-cig, shisha smoking, says Dr Subra


- Reuters

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has recommended a temporary halt to shisha and electronic cigarette smoking until the findings on the risks are announced in two months' time.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said his ministry was in discussions with various agencies and related parties to get their views on the effects these methods of smoking have on health.

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