NGOs say ‘no’ to lethal little packs

Old habits: A smoker puffing away next to a no-smoking sign. Manufacturers want to bring back smaller packets to counter losses caused by illicit cigarettes.

PETALING JAYA: There is a proposal for “kiddie” cigarette packs to be sold in Malaysia again. And NGOs that have gotten wind of the proposal are not happy.

Smaller and cheaper packs will only invite more young smokers, they say.