KUALA LUMPUR: Pressure from tobacco companies – with industry players even meeting MPs in Parliament – led to the exclusion of the Generational Endgame (GEG) component from the revised Control of Smoking Products for Public Health 2023 Bill.
In a shocking admission, Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said tobacco and vape industry players had met with MPs in the august House.
Already a subscriber? Log in
The Star 6.6 DEAL: 35% OFF Digital Access
Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.
