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[Malaysia] Contraband cigarettes worth more than RM700,000 seized

KOTA BHARU: The Kelantan Customs Department seized 7,177 cartons of contraband cigarettes worth more than RM700,000 after raiding a terrace house in Jalan Peru, Desa Telipot, here, yesterday.
New Straits Times (my)
added Apr 2, 2013 12:03
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[Malaysia] A3R aims to be preferred alternative cigarette maker

Holdings Sdn Bhd, inventor of the tobacco industry's first smokeless, zero-tar cigarettes, strives to be the preferred alternative cigarette producer in the market and to one day grow to the size of the major tobacco players. "In three years we aim to h
Sun Daily (my)
added Mar 24, 2013 23:35
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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] Live smoke-free life and be rewarded

The public will play a leading role in the government's fight against second-hand smoke through the Blue Ribbon campaign. Through the campaign, the Health Ministry hopes to empower and encourage the public to practise a healthy lifestyle and protect thei
The Star (my)
added Mar 5, 2013 10:43
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[Malaysia] EDITORIAL: Stand up for your rights, non-smokers urged

We must all do our part – in the home, the workplace and all public areas – to keep our environment smoke-free. And that should include our intolerance of smokers who flout the rules or create their own smoking zones even within smoke-free office buildin
The Star (my)
added Mar 3, 2013 13:12
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[Malaysia] PPC wants power to enforce 'No Smoking' law

GEORGE TOWN: PENANG Port Commission (PPC) is planning to propose to the state Health Department to empower it to fine those caught smoking at the designated non-smoking areas in its ferries and premises. PPC occupational, safety, health environment manag
New Straits Times (my)
added Feb 23, 2013 17:06
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[Malaysia] E-cigarettes not banned but liquid used listed as poison

Electronic-Cigarette (or e-cigarette) is not banned in the nation although the vapour solution containing stimulant nicotine used in the cigarettes falls under the group of products listed in the Poisons Act 1952. Therefore, vendors of e-cigarettes must
Borneo Post (my)
added Feb 21, 2013 12:36
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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] E-cigarette usage may lead to various chronic diseases

Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said the sale of e-cigarettes was an offence under the Poisons Act 1952 and the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984. He said those found guilty of selling and distributing the product and liquid nico
MySinchew.com (my)
added Jan 21, 2013 16:13
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[Malaysia] Move to enforce smoking ban on ferries praised

Penang Port Commission's (PPC) move to make its ferries smoke-free does not seem to bother commuters. While most commuters said it was a good move, Mohammad Azri Affendi, 26, who uses the ferry frequently, said: "The trip across takes only 25 minutes. T
New Straits Times (my)
added Jan 19, 2013 23:47
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