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[Malaysia] Tobacco firms agree to ruling

Tobacco companies said they would comply with the government's new minimum-price ruling of RM7 for 20-stick packs come Sept 1, but want strict enforcement to ensure compliance by retailers.
Daily Express (my)
added Aug 22, 2012 02:36
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[Malaysia] Tobacco players urge moderation in case of tax hike

Tobacco manufacturers have once again urged the government to take a "moderate" approach if the cigarette excise tax were to be increased in the upcoming Budget 2013.
Sun Daily (my)
added Aug 7, 2012 14:16
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[Malaysia] LETTER: Forced to endure second-hand smoke

I JUST visited Genting Highlands Theme Park ... staff do not intervene to stop people from smoking in the park. I found this very disappointing, especially for families with young children.
Malay Mail (my)
added Feb 1, 2013 11:46
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[Malaysia] Tar, Nicotine Content In Cigarettes To Be Reduced: Liow

The proposal to reduce the tar and nicotine content in cigarettes as a preventive measure against tobacco-related diseases would be implemented in June this year, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.
BERNAMA (Malaysian National News Agency) (my)
added Jan 18, 2013 07:37
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[Malaysia] Gradual reduction in cigarette content for smokers to adapt

In a news report, Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai had said that the tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide content in cigarettes sold in Malaysia would be lowered in Sept 2013 before being further reduced a year later.
Sun Daily (my)
added Dec 10, 2012 03:37
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[Malaysia] Magnitude Of Cigarette Price Increase Acceptable, Says Alliance Research

In a note on Monday, Alliance Research, said price adjustments over the past seven years, except for 2011, ranged from 20 sen to 80 sen per 20-stick pack. "This time, the one sen per stick price increase has not taken into account any potential volume l
BERNAMA (Malaysian National News Agency) (my)
added Oct 22, 2012 14:26
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[Malaysia] KHALID: Make smoking an expensive habit

Malaysia should take advantage of this current scenario and I sincerely hope that our Government will take heed to increase the tax on cigarettes in the coming Budget Review, so as to encourage smokers to quit and deter others from starting the habit whe
The Star (my)
added Sep 4, 2012 00:03
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[Asia-pacific, Malaysia] MAIL: To smoke or not to smoke?

The bottom line is that across the South East Asian countries, governments and the tobacco industry must work together to tackle the causes of the illicit trade in order to effectively eliminate illicit tobacco trade and its associated economic and socia
The Star (my)
added Jun 26, 2012 16:21
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[Malaysia] BAT Announces 3 Per Cent- Hike In Cigarettes Prices Effective June 3

(BAT Malaysia) has announced a three per cent increase in the prices of all its cigarette brands effective June 3, 2013. Commenting on the price increases, Datuk William Toh, Managing Director, BAT Malaysia said, "As with all other companies, BAT Malays
BERNAMA (Malaysian National News Agency) (my)
added Jun 5, 2013 17:42
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[Asia, Japan, Malaysia] It doesn't pay to smoke

In Japan, penalty is the deterrent to enforce a smoke-free environment. Last October, five teachers in Osaka were caught sneaking off between classes to smoke outside the school gates. The Board of Education fined the teachers ¥500,000 (RM15,290) each f
The Star (my)
added Apr 28, 2013 19:29
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