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[Malaysia] Tobacco firm slapped with three tax evasion charges

Global Tobacco Manufacturers (International) Sdn Bhd was jointly charged with two individuals of evading tax amounting to RM280,324 by failing to print the 'MY' safety mark on 60,940 packets of cigarettes as required under Section 20 of the Excise Act 19
The Star (my)
added Sep 6, 2012 07:57
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[Asia-pacific, Malaysia] Sales of illegal cigarettes may be funding crime syndicates

High sales of illicit cigarettes may be funding crime syndicates in Malaysia and possibly neighbouring countries, claims the Confederation of Malaysian Tobacco Manufacturers (CMTM). Statistics presented for the latest Illicit Cigarette Study at a press c
Sun Daily (my)
added Apr 4, 2013 15:05
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[Asia, Malaysia] New measures to be introduced to tighten tobacco control

A slew of reforms will be introduced to tighten tobacco control, including banning direct and indirect promotion of tobacco products and reducing the nicotine content in cigarettes by 2015. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said the graphic h
The Star (my)
added Jun 2, 2013 19:38
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[Malaysia] BAT benefits from reduced illicit trade, says CEO

Managing director Datuk William Toh said the illegal buying and selling of cigarettes had declined last year by 1.6% compared to 2011. "We saw a slight reduction in illicit trade to 34.5% of (overall) volume last year. "Due to this, we are seeing a 0.2
The Star (my)
added Apr 22, 2013 13:43
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[Malaysia] Liow: Health Ministry to monitor sale of e-cigarettes

The Health Ministry will closely monitor the sale of electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes, said its minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai Monday. He noted that e-cigarettes containing liquid nicotine in various concentrations were being sold in the market.
The Star (my)
added Jan 14, 2013 08:23
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[Malaysia] Govt to get tough on smokers

A government source told The Star that the Health Ministry would, in the next two weeks, seek public feedback online on its tough plan to discourage Malaysians from ruining their health through smoking.
The Star (my)
added Nov 5, 2012 04:46
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[Malaysia] JTI worried about impact of illegal cigarette sales, cheaper local brands

JT International Bhd (JTI) is expecting the industry to "remain extremely challenging" this year due to the continued sale of illegal cigarettes and the impact from certain local brands being sold below the Government-mandated minimum cigarette price. Th
The Star (my)
added Apr 26, 2013 05:57
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[Malaysia] Smokers still puffing away at newly prohibited zones

A NEW ban on lighting up in places such as bus stops has kicked in - . .. Yesterday, The Straits Times tagged along with a group of enforcement officers from the National Environment Agency (NEA). Five smokers were given warnings in the space of an hour
The Star (my)
added Jan 17, 2013 07:58
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[Malaysia] No plan for plain cigarette packaging, says Health Ministry

deputy minister Datuk Rosnah Abdul Rashid Shirlin. "The Ministry supports the action of the Australian Government in implementing the plain packaging as a move to reduce smoking there. "However, we have no intention at the present moment to follow suit
The Star (my)
added Nov 22, 2012 06:29
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BAT Malaysia Announces Cigarette Price Increases Effective Oct 22

British American Tobacco Malaysia (BAT Malaysia) has announced a 20 sen increase on the prices of all its cigarette packs effective Monday, Oct 22, 2012.
BERNAMA (Malaysian National News Agency) (my)
added Oct 21, 2012 16:42
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