No plans to reverse Control of Smoking Products Act, says Dr Dzul


KUALA LUMPUR: The government has no plans to backtrack on the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), which was implemented on Oct 1, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

The Health Minister said the government will continue to implement the Act, which covers regulations on registration, sale, packaging, labelling, and the prohibition of smoking in public places responsibly and with accountability.

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