Ministry targets 15% fewer smokers by 2025

By MOHD FARHAAN SHAH

SEGAMAT: The Health Ministry aims to reduce the number of smokers in the country by 15% by 2025.

Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said based on the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS), there are 4.7 million Malaysians aged 15 and above who are smokers.

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