Re-list nicotine under Poisons Act immediately, says public health specialists group


PETALING JAYA: The government should immediately re-list nicotine under the Poisons Act 1952 to protect children and teenagers, says the Malaysian Public Health Specialists Association (PPPKAM).

It said it fully supports the motion by the Malaysian Medical Association and Malaysian Pharmacists Association, urging the government to re-list nicotine as a controlled substance following the delay in tabling the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023 in Parliament.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Floods: Situation in Terengganu improves
Six Orang Asli settlements in Kelantan identified as prone to natural disasters in monsoon season
No letters to EC from Perlis Speaker on vacancies yet, claims source
Perlis constitution allows by-elections if majority is affected, says former EC chair
Nilai bomb maker nabbed in Mantin
18-year-old loses nearly RM60,000 to prize scam syndicate
Dead man found trapped in culvert in Tapah
Man arrested for misusing another person’s MyKad to redeem Budi95
Elderly woman forced to evacuate home three times in a month due to floods
Two names submitted for Perlis MB post

Others Also Read