Khairy: Ban aims to curb death and disease caused by smoking

PETALING JAYA: The planned smoking ban for future generations could drastically bring down the number of cancer deaths, says the Health Ministry.

In his World Cancer Day statement, Khairy Jamaluddin (pic) said the ministry was diligently studying the implementation of the ban and other provisions in the Tobacco and Smoking Control Act which was set to be tabled in Parliament.