Tending to matters of the heart

Heart disease is becoming more serious among Malaysians aged 40 and below, based on recent data. More deaths involving heart disease were recorded in this age group, while a bigger percentage need invasive treatment.IT will be World Heart Day on Sept 29 – a reminder for us to take our heart to heart.

Towards a smoke-free generation in Malaysia – paradigm shift required

Covid-19: Global total above 21 million with more than 755,000 fatalities; more virus measures everywhere

LONDON, Aug 15 (AFP): Countries among the hardest hit by the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic unveiled further measures on Friday (Aug 14) to battle rising infections, as the number of cases worldwide passed 21 million.

Let’s breathe easy at public parks

Selangor’s amendment to by-law on smoking and drinking alcohol a step in right direction.

Stamping out unhealthy habits at parks

SHAH Alam City Council (MBSA) is throwing its weight behind a ban on all forms of smoking and drinking alcohol in public parks, in line with the state’s aim to stamp out the habit among visitors.

Surge in Spain's virus cases prompts regional smoking ban, field hospital

MADRID (Reuters) - Coronavirus cases in Spain jumped by nearly 1,700 on Wednesday, part of a surge that has prompted the construction of a military field hospital in the hard-hit Aragon region and led authorities in Galicia to practically ban smoking in public places.

Restaurant operators say smokers flouting no-smoking ban

JOHOR BARU: The Johor Indian Muslim Entrepreneurs Association (Perusim) is appealing to the state health department to take stern action against smokers.

Over 500 aged under 18 fined for smoking, says Dr Adham Baba

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 526 children below 18 years old were summoned under the anti-smoking laws, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.

Advocates call for concerted action while some Malaysians use MCO to quit habit

AS THE world marks “No Tobacco Day” on May 31, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) expresses concern over the rise in the prevalence of youth vaping and calls for strict regulation of the ingredients, age limit and other aspects of sales and distribution of e-cigarettes.

‘Ban smoking in high-risk areas’

The National Commission on Tobacco Control (NCTC) has urged President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to enhance Covid-19 mitigation efforts by banning tobacco cigarettes and electronic cigarettes, especially in “high-risk areas”.