Bill on smoking ban still in engagement stage: Khairy

SERDANG – The formulation of a bill to ban smoking and possession of smoking products including electronic cigarettes, or vaping, for those born after 2005 is still in the engagement stage, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

He said even though he hoped to table the new Act in the current Parliament session, there are several engagement stages that have to be carried out, including with non-government organisations and industry players.

“When all these processes have been completed, the act will be tabled whether during this session or a future session,”' he told a media conference after opening the World Listening Day 2022 here today.

Khairy on February 17 announced the introduction of an Act aimed at reducing the exposure of the future generation to cigarettes and tobacco products.

The consumption of tobacco products is the main cause of cancer, contributing about 22% of cancer deaths. – Bernama, March 3, 2022