Measures needed to limit nicotine harm to kids, youths, says Tobacco Control Council


KUALA LUMPUR: The government needs to look into short- and long-term measures to limit harm and exposure of children and young people to nicotine, said the Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control (MCTC).

In a statement on Saturday (April 8), MCTC said this is needed after the Health Ministry exempted nicotine liquids and gels from the Poisons Act 1952.

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