A law is only as good as its enforcement


ON Tuesday, the long-awaited Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 finally came into force following its passage in February.

This legislation represents a critical step forward in the government’s ongoing battle to reduce the number of smokers in Malaysia.

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