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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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[Malaysia] 830 tobacco farmers get flood relief

More than 830 tobacco growers in Kelantan who lost their crops in floods early this year, will receive financial aid totalling RM167,400 (S$67,000) from the Federal Government.
AsiaOne (sg)
added Sep 5, 2012 16:30
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[Malaysia, Singapore] Illegal stash of over 9,000 packets of chewing tobacco uncovered

An ICA statement on Tuesday afternoon said that the Malaysian-registered lorry had arrived at the Tuas Checkpoint and went through a radiographic scanner as part of routine checks. In the process, although the lorry was not carrying any cargo, the scanne
Straits Times (sg)
added Sep 5, 2012 12:03
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ADNAN: Nothing positive about Malaysia's tobacco farming

Each year Malaysia spends an average 20 billion ringgit (US$6.44 billion) to treat tobacco-related illnesses, with an estimated 4 billion ringgit channelled for lung cancer, heart and chronic obstructive airway disease treatment.
Asia News Network (ANN) (th)
added Sep 5, 2012 11:46
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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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[Malaysia] More rules to deter smoking / New price control on cigarettes introduced

Effective Saturday, the minimum price of all cigarette brands was set at RM7. The other deterrent is only packs with 20 sticks are permitted to be sold in the market. In the past, one could buy cigarette packets for much lower, with as few as five to se
The Star (my)
added Sep 4, 2012 00:01
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[Malaysia] The puff ends here

Today, Lavery is head of marketing for Smoking Cessation, Asia, for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Consumer Healthcare International. She has made it her mission to get people to quit smoking for good.
Sun Daily (my)
added Sep 3, 2012 22:52
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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 government pushes on with anti-smoking campaigns with new regulations.

The new regulations, which went into affect on Saturday, make the minimum price for a pack of 20 cigarettes at RM7, and they have also pulled any packs without the minimum 20 cigarettes from the shelves.
Bikya Masr (eg)
added Sep 3, 2012 22:29
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[Australia, Malaysia] AUDIO: Does Plain Cigarette Packaging Really Work?

Fifa Rahman, Special Project Coordinator for Malaysian Women's Action for Tobacco Control & Health, discusses the effectiveness of plain packaging on cigarettes in curbing smoking, as well as whether the move to do away with brand labelling affects busin
BFM (The Business Channel) (uk)
added Sep 3, 2012 16:16
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