Malaysia: Green Lung: Govt should not delay tabling tobacco control bill
24 May 2023 By New Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Green Lung Association wants the government to fulfil its promise to table the Control
Lao PDR: Tobacco taxation: A lifesaver and a proven source of finance for development
30 May 2023 Written by: Ms Catherine Phuong, Deputy Resident Representative and Officer in Charge of UNDP in Lao PDR, and Dr Ying-Ru Lo, WHO
World No Tobacco Day Message from ASEAN Health Cluster 1 on Promoting Healthy Lifestyle ‘Grow food, Not tobacco’ 31 May 2023
31 May 2023 By, Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Tobacco use continues to pose a significant public health challenge globally. Every year, it is
World No Tobacco Day and smuggling
29 May 2023 By Pia Rodrigo, BusinessWorld May 31 is World No Tobacco Day. This year, the theme of the celebration is “We need food,
Time To End Malaysia’s Cruel April Fool’s Nicotine Joke: Learning From Australia – Prof Dzulkifli Abdul Razak
9 May 2023 By CodeBlue While Australia bans disposable vapes and puts prescription vape in “pharmacy-like packaging” with flavour-free, plain packaged vapes, Malaysia uses a
Indonesian heart foundation takes action against tobacco ads targeting schools
1 May 2023 By World Health Federation The Indonesian Heart Foundation successfully implemented the “Sekolah Tanpa Advertising Rokok” (School with No Cigarette Advertisement) – STAR
Vietnam’s health ministry raises alarm about e-cigarette use among students
27 April 2023 By Asia News Many students have had to be rushed to the emergency room due to nicotine poisoning and the harmful substances
Singapore started to legislate against tobacco fifty years ago. Today it is one of the most smoke-free countries in the world
23 April 2023 By Ruetir Between Malaysia and the Indonesian archipelago is Singapore, a city-state of six million inhabitants that has barely been an independent
Philippines: Youth caught in ‘vape epidemic’: DepEd, CHEd pressed for solution
24 April 2023 By Zacarian Sarao, Inquirer.net MANILA, Philippines —Advocacy groups have warned of the “vape epidemic” among young people and urged the Department of
Commentary: Malaysians losing battle on vaping after shock legalisation move
By Loh Foon Fong, CNA Malaysia’s move to tax nicotine-laced vape products could generate revenue for healthcare spending, but it may exacerbate the youth smoking
Malaysia: NST Leader: Health vs taxMalaysia:
3 April 2023 New Straits Times MALAYSIANS are shocked. No less than Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa has thought it fit to exempt liquid nicotine
Singapore: Extension of Smoking Prohibition To More Public Parks and Gardens, ABC Waters And 10 Recreational Beaches From 1 July 2022
7 March 2023 Authorities will adopt an advisory approach for first three months of implementation – those caught smoking in newly prohibited places will receive
Singapore: IN FOCUS: Snuffing out smoking – is this the last mile in Singapore’s fight against tobacco?
25 February 2023 By Chew Hui Min, Channel News Asia Do tax hikes deter smoking and will banning future generations from smoking help to eradicate smoking
Cambodia: Ministry of Tourism promotes establishment of smoke-free environment in tourism sector
18 January 2023 Khmer Times The Ministry of Tourism has set guidelines for the establishment of a smoke-free tourism city in order to promote the
Indonesia: Prohibition of Cigarettes Sold per Stick, YLKI Effective Value Suppresses Smoking Teenagers
29 December 2022 Editor: Eka G Putra, RiauPos.co JAKARTA (RIAUPOS.CO) – Chairman of the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) Tulus Abadi said President Joko Widodo’s (Jokowi)
Philippines: Higher taxes for ‘sin’ goods urged
13 December 2022 By Eireene Jairee Gomez, The Manila Times A coalition of medical societies, youth groups, and civil society organizations on Monday called
Malaysia’s new tobacco control fits the bill
8 December 2022 By Mary Assunta and Tan Yen Lian, SEATCA: EastAsiaForum Malaysia’s proposed Control of Tobacco Products and Smoking Bill 2022, an omnibus law
Malaysia: Seven individuals lose appeal to overturn smoking ban in eateries
23 November 2022 By Bernama, New StraitsTimes PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal here today upheld the Health Ministry’s decision to ban smoking in all eateries,
Health experts: Tobacco use causes a loss of economic value of up to 3.6 billion kip. Each year, about 6,800 people die from tobacco-related diseases in Lao PDR.
17 November 2022 World Health Organization Tobacco use causes a loss of up to 3.6 billion kip. Each year, about 6,800 people die from tobacco-related
Philippines: Tobacco taxes proposed for sustainability efforts
21 November 2022 By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, BusinessWorld TOBACCO TAXES of at least 75% of the retail price should be devoted to financing
Thailand: Hospital confirms first case of vape-linked lung infection
11 November 2022 By Apinya Wipatayotin, Bangkok Post Thailand has found its first confirmed case of vaping-associated lung injury (Evali), according to Winai Wananukul, Chief
Philippines: Doctor urges public to quit smoking, vaping to protect lung health
8 November 2022 By Analou de Vera, Manila Bulletin A doctor from the Lung Center of the Philippines reminded cigarette and vape users that quitting
Thailand: ‘Teen vaping crisis’ drives public unease
4 November 2022 By Gary Boyle, Bangkok Post A domestic tobacco control network has voiced concern about young children smoking e-cigarettes. A member of the
Commentary: Teen vaping too big a collateral damage to accept for a relatively ineffective smoking cessation aid
30 October 2022 By Yvette Van Der Eijk, Channel News Asia Youths seem to believe vaping is harmless. The reality is far from the truth,
Philippines: Baguio’s anti-smoking drive lauded
1 November 2022 By Gaby B. Keith, The Manila Times BAGUIO CITY: Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. praised
Malaysia’s GEG move a visionary effort, says tobacco control community
1 October 2022 By The New Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Generational End Game (GEG), undertaken through the Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill 2022, has been
Malaysia, KJ: With GEG law, no need for harm reduction for those born after 2007
28 September 2022 By Fatimah Zainal, the Star PUTRAJAYA: Harm reduction methods such as vaping and ecigarettes will not be necessary for Malaysians born after
Influence of cigarette packet branding and colours on young male smokers’ recognition, appeal and harm perceptions of tobacco brands in Cambodia: a mixed-methods study
21 September 2022 By Thomas Stubbs, Victoria White, Hua-Hie Yong, Chhea Chhordaphea, John W Toumbourou, BMJ Journals Abstract Objectives To explore how cigarette packet branding and colours influence young male smokers’
Philippines: Stronger crackdown on untaxed, imported vape products sought
15 September 2022 By Filane Mikee Cervantes, Philippine News Agency MANILA – A ranking House leader is seeking a stronger crackdown on violations of the Vaping
Innovative Financing to Protect Public Health During a Pandemic
20 September 2022 By Anisa Ismail and Tan Yen Lian, Inter Press Service BANGKOK / PENANG, Sep 20 2022 (IPS) – Economic recovery since the COVID-19 pandemic has
Malaysia: Ban vape and e-cigarettes before more children get hooked on them, CAP urges govt
18 September 2022 By Audrey Dermawan, New Straits Times GEORGE TOWN: The government must make an urgent decision to ban vape and e-cigarettes before more
Malaysia: Rising vape poisoning among young children
17 September 2022 By Audrey Dermawan, New Straits Times A 9-year-old boy, who secretly vaped using a family member’s disposable pod vape for four days
Malaysia: Everyone plays an important role in preventing smoking among youths
11 September 2022 By Luqman Hakim, New Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR: Everyone plays an important role in ensuring the younger generation is not exposed to the
Philippines: FDA should be final authority on vaping
7 September 2022 By Marvin Tort, Business World In late June, I wrote about how a global public health issue — vaping by young people
Malaysia: Snuff out public displays of smoking, vaping, Health DG tells artistes
24 August 2022 The Star PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry views seriously the issue of public displays of smoking and vaping by artistes in public
Indonesia: Health impact of e-cigarette almost similar to regular cigarette: PDPI
12 August 2022 By: Katriana, Antara Hence, it is not true that e-cigarettes are safer, as e-cigarettes and conventional cigarettes contain the same substances. Although
Philippines: When public interest takes a backseat
8 August 2022 By Tita C. Valderama, The Manila Times ILOCANOS are stereotyped as being kuripot (stingy with money). President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., an Ilocano, showed this
SEATCA: Break cycle of nicotine addiction, expedite Malaysia’s GEG bill
5 August 2022 By Audrey Dermawan, New Straits Times SEATCA senior policy adviser Dr Mary Assunta said the tobacco generational endgame (GEG) component of the
Counting Rupiah Lost in Cigarette Excise in Indonesia
3 August 2022 By KBR This webinar highlights the results of a study from SEATCA which found that large amounts of funds were eventually lost
[OPINION] Filipinos’ health in jeopardy as Vape Bill lapses into law
2 August 2022 By Dr Ulysses Dorotheo, Rappler ‘This new law is even more backward’ On July 26, Senate Bill No. 2239 and House
Malaysia: Include more industry players in developing vape rules, BAT tells govt
25 July 2022 FMT PETALING JAYA: British American Tobacco (BAT) Malaysia has urged the health ministry to include industry players in developing appropriate regulations for
Philippines: Group blasts doctors favoring vape measure
23 July 2022 By Red Mendoza, The Manila Times A GROUP that opposes the passage of the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Bill or
Malaysia: Tobacco generational endgame legislation important step forward
14 July 2022 By Audrey Dermawan, New Straits Times GEORGE TOWN: All Cabinet members and members of parliament (MPs) have been urged to unanimously support
Philippines: Will Marcos Jr. choose public health over tobacco industry interests?
11 July 2022 By Tita C. Valderama, Source The Manila Times THE Supreme Court recently reversed a regional trial court decision to uphold the jurisdiction
Malaysia: KJ optimistic ‘generational endgame’ Bill on smoking will be tabled in Parliament this month
8 July 2022 By Fazleena Aziz Source: The Star SERDANG: The Health Ministry will hand over a memorandum on the draft Bill to ban smoking
Singapore: Smoking To Be Prohibited At Remaining Public Parks And Gardens, ABC Waters Sites And 10 Recreational Beaches From 1 July 2022
29 June 2022 Source: National Environment Agency JOINT ADVISORY BETWEEN NEA, NPARKS, PUB AND SDC Singapore, 29 June 2022 – From 1 July 2022, smoking will
Malaysia: E-cigarettes must remain in generational end game
18 June 2022 News Straits Time LETTER:Ever since the health minister announced a generational end game for tobacco, statements by industry-leaning “experts” touting vaping and
Indonesia: Health Expert’s Suggestion to Help You Quit Smoking
14 June 2022 Translator: Ricky Mohammad Nugraha Editor:Laila Afifa, Tempo.co TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Citing a 2019 report by the Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (Seatca) entitled “The Tobacco
Philippines: Supreme Court affirms FDA jurisdiction over cigarettes, tobacco products
12 June 2022 By: Jon Viktor D. Cabuenas, GMA News The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in regulating
World No Tobacco Day at the Lung Center of the Philippines
31 May 2022 By: Jonathan Cellona Source: ABS-CBN News