Tobacco control law to be tabled for first reading soon

No to smoking!: Lukanisman (third from left) officiating the launch of the national-level World No Tobacco Day 2023 at Dewan Hang Tuah in Melaka. Also attending is Ngwe (fourth from right). — Bernama

MELAKA: The Control of Smoking Product for Public Health Bill 2023 is expected to be tabled in Parliament early this month, says Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni.

He said the Bill is crucial for protecting the health of the younger generation and it comprises two main aspects, namely the control of smoking products including vape and ecigarettes, and the implementation of the generational endgame (GEG) policy.