Health Ministry ready to table Control of Smoking Product for Public Health Bill


KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry (MOH) is ready to table the Control of Smoking Product for Public Health Bill, which includes the generational endgame (GEG) policy, during the ongoing second meeting of the second session of the 15th Parliament.

Health Minister’s Special Adviser Dr Helmy Haja Mydin (pic) said the Bill is of paramount importance to protect the health of the young generation and it comprises two main aspects, namely the control of smoking products including vape and e-cigarettes and the implementation of GEG policy.

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