Researchers urge the government not to delay the anti-smoking bill


PETALING JAYA: The Control of Smoking Product for Public Health Bill 2023 should be passed immediately, say members of Universiti Malaya's Centre for Addiction Science Studies (UMCAS).

In a statement on Wednesday (Oct 11), the members of the Nicotine Addiction Research Collaborating Group (NARCC) said the immediate passing of the Bill will protect the coming generation from the threats of smoking and vaping.

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