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[Malaysia] Federal Territory Customs Department to 'light up' 45 million illegal cigarettes

Over 45 million contraband cigarettes seized by the Federal Territory Customs Department since 2011 will be destroyed this month. The cigarettes, consisting various brands, weigh 81 tonnes and have a value of RM5.6mil and RM22mil in unpaid taxes.
The Star (my)
added Mar 14, 2013 07:33
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Malaysia researchers look to push our cigarette content in ads

A research firm says slow and gradual reduction in the tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide levels in cigarettes to allow smokers to steadily adapt to the change will be a better solution for healthier living. OSK Research said in its research note that an
Bikya Masr (eg)
added Dec 10, 2012 15:21
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[Malaysia] Cigarette licence ruling revoked

A new ruling on licences to sell cigarettes was immediately revoked by the Klang Municipal Council (MPK) after strong objections from both shopowners and MPK councillors on Wednesday.
Selangor Times (my)
added Nov 30, 2012 09:18
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[Malaysia] A third of all M'sian boys smoke

A study showed that despite relatively high cigarette prices and low annual tobacco consumption, 36.3% of boys aged 13 to 15 still smoked.
FreeMalaysiaToday.com (my)
added Oct 20, 2012 19:19
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[Malaysia] 138 traders compounded for selling loose cigarettes

A total of 138 traders were compounded RM500 each for selling loose cigarettes during a two-day operation mounted by the Health Ministry on Sept 27 and 28.
Borneo Post (my)
added Oct 17, 2012 03:43
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[Malaysia] 'New cigarette price structure won't work'

A public poll conducted by The Borneo Post yesterday showed that many felt the new price control would not make much difference to smokers because those who puffed exclusive brands would not be adversely affected while those on cheaper brands might opt f
Borneo Post (my)
added Sep 3, 2012 22:35
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[Malaysia] IDRIS: CAP: Gov't must say no to tobacco companies

The health and well-being of its citizens is priceless. The government has to walk its talk since it became a Party to the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) in 2005.
Malaysiakini (my)
added Aug 16, 2012 02:27
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[Asia, Malaysia] Stop all forms of cigarette sponsorship, urges MCTC

The Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control (MCTC) has called for a comprehensive ban on the advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products to prevent more smoking-related deaths.
The Star (my)
added May 31, 2013 03:14
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[Asia, Malaysia] LETTER: Dealing with second-hand smoke is hard

I am also worried about his health, but my husband thinks it's not a big deal. He thinks we are nagging and are trying to control him. So how are we going to say no to second-hand smoke? We can't even get our loved ones to quit. What more with other pe
The Star (my)
added May 14, 2013 05:09
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[Malaysia] RM2b taxes up in smoke

MALAYSIA loses about RM2 billion annually in lost taxes from the sale of contraband cigarettes. According to the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry, the sale of illegal cigarettes was spreading rapidly and the ministry had beefed up e
Malay Mail (my)
added Apr 4, 2013 00:47
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