MMA questions removing nicotine from Poisons Act


KUALA LUMPUR: Citing serious health risks, the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has questioned the Health Ministry's move to remove nicotine from the Poisons Act without any regulation in place for ecigarette and vaping products.

Its president Dr Muruga Raj Rajathurai said thousands of youths were at serious risk of lung injury and possibly even death.

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