VietNamNet Bridge – One week after smoking was banned in offices and public sites not one person has been fined for breaking the new rules. The law not being implemented is coming as no surprise. Nguyen Van Truong, vice head of the Hanoi Railway Station, said: “We ask passengers at the ticket booths …
One week in and still nobody fined for smoking at public sites, 01/09/10 Read More »
MANILA, Philippines – An international organization has cited the Davao City Anti-Smoking Task Force for its unwavering commitment to promote smoke-free policies in the country. The task force implements the city government’s stiff campaign against smoking in public places, including government and private offices, malls, churches, bars and public transportation. The multi-partner initiative Global …
Davao City’s smoking ban wins international award, 10/01/10 Read More »
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VietNamNet Bridge – One week after smoking was banned in offices and public sites not one person has been fined for breaking the new rules.The law not being implemented is coming as no surprise. Nguyen Van Truong, vice head of the Hanoi Railway Station, said: “We ask passengers at the ticket booths …
One week in and stillnobody fined for smoking at public sites,09/01/10 Read More »
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – After seven years of outlawing cigarette smoking in public places and public utility vehicles here, the city council now wants to amend the ordinance to also ban cigarette vendors from the city’s sidewalks and streets. Councilor Peter Laviña, trade committee chairman, said the council proposes to expand the ban because …
Davao eyes ban of cigarette vendors from sidewalks, 31/12/2009 Read More »
KUALA LUMPUR: “No smoking” may be made a condition for youths and students seeking aid from the government.Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek said the proposal was raised as many people, including youths and students, could still afford to buy cigarettes despite several price increases. “They say they are poor. But if they …
‘Smokers stand to lose out on govt aid’ 29/12/2009 Read More »
VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Health and the World Lung Foundation on December 18 launched a national campaign calling for a smoking ban in all public places. This campaign includes two TV ads which will be broadcast in Vietnam for four weeks. Sandra Mullin, a representative from the World Lung Foundation, said that the …
Ministry of Health calls for smoking ban in public places, 18/12/09 Read More »
Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer of Southeast Asia Initiative on Tobacco Tax (SITT) Project Term: 60 months starting 25 January 2010 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Closing date for applications: 8 January 2010 The Project: Using the SEATCA organizational model of regional collaboration and technical assistance, to support specific efforts of Indonesia, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Philippines, …
The government must take action to reduce the number of smokers in the country and solve potential social problems created by the enormous number of smokers. The Indonesian Consumer Protection Foundation (YLKI) estimates there are currently about 60 million smokers in Indonesia. The foundation’s coordinator, Tulus Abadi, said on Sunday that 427,000 people died …
Where there’s smoke… Govt urged to butt out, 16/12/09 Read More »
Students protesting against smoking on World Anti-Tobacco Day in Jakarta earlier this year. (JG Photo/Safir Makki) Anti-smoking activists on Wednesday welcomed the government’s plan to ratify a World Health Organization treaty on tobacco control. “It is urgent for Indonesia to ratify the convention,” said Tulus Abadi, chairman of the Indonesian Consumers’ Foundation (YLKI) and chief …
Cheers as Indonesia Gets Serious on Smoking, 16/12/09 Read More »