Health Ministry getting new date for second reading of GEG Bill, says Dr Zaliha


PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry is now in the midst of obtaining a new date to table the revised anti-smoking Bill for a second reading, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

The Control of Smoking Product for Public Health Bill was initially slated to be tabled for a second reading on Oct 10 but it has since been postponed to make way for government affairs in Parliament.

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