Sundry shops face burnout with RM300mil needed to implement display ban on tobacco products

KUALA LUMPUR: It could cost nearly RM300mil to implement a display ban on all tobacco and vape products in retail outlets, say sundry shop owners.

The display ban on these products which is required under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024, will take effect by April 1 next year.

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