Tobacco, vape industry players urged to prepare for Act 852 which comes into effect today


KUALA LUMPUR: Tobacco products and electronic cigarette (vape) industry players need to take advantage of the timeline given to immediately implement preparations in aspects of advertising, promotion and sponsorship of all types of smoking products.

Research University of Medicine International (IMU) deputy vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Lokman Hakim Sulaiman said it follows the implementation of the Smoking Products Control Act for Public Health 2024 (Act 852) which came into effect today, simultaneously with the Regulations and Orders under it.

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