Dr Zaliha: Health Ministry to table new bill on regulating nicotine products in May


PETALING JAYA: A new bill to regulate all smoking products containing nicotine will be tabled soon in the next Parliament sitting next month, says Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

Dr Zaliha said the new bill was to ensure thorough regulation on nicotine liquids and gel used in e-cigarettes and vape products.

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