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IN Malaysia, tobacco kills more than 27,200 people each year, and an estimated 4.8 million people aged 15 and above in the country are smokers.

This dangerous addiction incurs significant costs to individuals and families and also adds up to major macroeconomic impacts affecting businesses, governments and healthcare systems.

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