Tabling of anti-smoking GEG Bill delayed


PETALING JAYA: The Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023 will not be tabled for second reading on Tuesday (Oct 10), according to a Health Ministry official.

"The Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023 which was scheduled to be tabled for second reading on Tuesday (Oct 10) is postponed to make way for other government affairs in Parliament.

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