How the Malaysian Tobacco Industry exploits loopholes in pictorial health warnings
Click to view Article by Ms. Tan Yen Lian and Ms. Foong Kin, published in the Tobacco Control Journal, July 29, 2011
2011 National Adult Tobacco Survey of Cambodia (NATSC, 2011)
Click to view The National Adult Tobacco Survey of Cambodia 2011 (NATSC, 2011) is the largest national survey of adult tobacco use (age
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Larger packet warnings fail to satisfy anti-smoking lobby, 16/07/11
Regulations requiring tobacco manufacturers to carry larger pictorial and written warnings on cigarette packets have failed to satisfy tobacco control groups. They say the graphic
Group bares tobacco firms’ efforts to stop anti-smoking policies, 17/07/11
A PUBLIC health advocacy group assailed the tobacco manufacturing industry on Sunday over its ongoing efforts to foil the escalated fight by state agencies and
Cigarettes Second Only to Rice for Nation’s Poor, 04/07/11
As Indonesia struggles to address poverty and an overburdened health sector, a recent survey has found that spending on cigarettes is the second-biggest expenditure in
Jo’s lung cancer won’t make Noy quit smoking, 29/06/11
President Aquino won’t quit smoking despite the lessons learned from Josephine “Jo” Martinez Ramos, second daughter of former President Fidel Ramos and wife Ming, who
Neon Trees in dispute over cigarette ads at Indonesia event, 28/06/11
Provo-based band Neon Trees is under fire for performing at a music festival in Indonesia – because the event is sponsored by a cigarette company.
SEATCA Lawyers Fellowship Workshop
The SEATCA Lawyers Fellowship Program held its culminating workshop last 17-18 June 2011, at the Borei Angkor Hotel, Siem Reap, Cambodia. Twelve fellows from Cambodia,
Regional Workshop on Implementing FCTC Article 13 guidelines
Last 15-16 June 2011, the SEATCA Workshop on the implementation of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) Article 13/TAPS guidelines was held at the
3rd Regional Media Officers (RMO) Workshop
The 3rd Regional Media Officers workshop was held last 14-16 June 2011, in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Ten RMO’s from SEATCA’s partner organizations in Cambodia, Indonesia,
SEA countries bolster efforts vs cigarette use, 16/06/11
SIEM REAP, Cambodia — Health officials, doctors and anti-tobacco advocates from eight Southeast Asian countries gathered here yesterday for a workshop to bolster efforts against
In Indonesia, rampant smoking begins at early age, 13/06/11
Yogyakarta, Indonesia –The poster child for Indonesia’s tobacco culture is a 2-year-old boy who smokes 40 cigarettes a day. A YouTube video of the chain-smoking
ASEAN-wide effort crucial to WHO FCTC progress in Southeast Asia – SEATCA
30 May 2011- (Bangkok) – As smoking declines in developed countries — thanks to progressive policies, public awareness, and strict enforcement of international treaties —
Smoking ban in Manila public places starts May 30, 27/05/11
MANILA, Philippines – Starting next week, smokers will be unwelcome in public places along major and secondary roads of the metropolis. Officers from the Metropolitan
Technicality stubs out total ban on smoking ads, 27/05/11
Two years into drafting the 2009 Health Law’s implementing regulations, the Health Ministry announced on Friday that the expected blanket ban on cigarette advertisements and
Cambodia: Dissemination workshop on National Adult Tobacco Survey of 2011
Last Friday, May 20, 2011, a Dissemination workshop on National Adult Tobacco Survey of Cambodia 2011 (NATSC, 2011), was held in Phnom Penh. The workshop
Malaysia being lobbied to derail cig packaging laws
Cigarette advertising will be replaced with dull olive green packages and large health warnings (Getty Images: Ian Waldie) A former ambassador to the World Trade
WHO calls for strict enforcement of laws curbing ‘tobacco epidemic’
MANILA, Philippines — Some 900 million people regularly exposed to tobacco smoke are at risk of developing tobacco-related diseases that kill nearly six million people
Congratulations to the World No Tobacco Day Awardees from the region
ASEAN WNTD Awardees Since 1988 the WHO has been giving away one or more Awards to organizations or individuals from six different Regions who have
Only 10 smokers fined since Vietnam banned smoking
It has been a year and a half since the government’s decision to ban smoking in public places took effect, and only 10 people have
Pontianak, Indonesia: SFE Ordinance launch
Last April 14, 2011, the Mayor of Pontianak Sutarmidji, officially launched the 100 percent SFE Ordinance in a festive and grand program attended by around 200
Hanoi: 2nd ASEAN Focal Points on Tobacco Control
The 2nd ASEAN Focal Points on Tobacco Control (AFPTC) Meeting was held last 10-12 May 2011 in Hanoi, Vietnam. The AFPTC, a committee composed
Laos: Mass Media Workshop on Ad Ban Decree
Since the last Media Workshop in May 2010 on LAO PDR Tobacco Control Law, another workshop has been organized last 5th May 2011. The Ministry
Cagayan Valley now prime source of quality tobacco , 14/05/11
MANILA, Philippines—The fertile soil of Cagayan Valley, nourished by the mighty Cagayan River, resulted in the production of quality burley tobacco that is now sought
Smokers, experts divided over smoking ban plan, 29/04/11
A smoker in September 23 Park in downtown Ho Chi Minh City. The government is assessing public opinion on a draft law that would
Vietnam launches no-tobacco week, 25/04/11
(VOV) – The Health Ministry’s National Programme on Tobacco Affect Prevention on April 25 launched the “National No Tobacco Week” in response to the World
Cigarette prices may increase, 25/04/11
MANILA, Philippines – The price of local cigarettes may go up by as much as 83 percent next year based on the comparative estimation of
Mid-Term Review of Country Projects on HPFs, Malacca, Malaysia
In September 2010, tobacco control and other health advocates from 9 countries in the Western Pacific region, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Philippines, Malaysia, Mongolia, Samoa,
2nd SEATCA Regional Media Officers Workshop: Malacca, Malaysia
Last 31 March-1 April, the second Media Officers Workshop was held in Malacca, Malaysia. Twelve media officers from Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and
Local producer to make a horror film about smoking, 22/04/11
While many film-makers are keen on making films on ghosts and the supernatural, one producer has a different idea. Aron Koh, 32, is making a
Paying the cost of tobacco-related illnesses
In a recent meeting of the House Ways and Means Committee chaired by Congressman Hermilando I. Mandanas of Batangas, a paper was presented by HealthJustice,
WHO wants changes to tobacco tax policies, 22 April 2011
The government should increase the tax rate on rollyourown tobacco product to reduce the number of smokers who turn to cheaper products because of high
SITT Project Coordinator
Title: Southeast Asia Initiative on Tobacco Tax (SITT) Project Research CoordinatorOrganizational unit: Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA), Bangkok,ThailandContract period: 40 months, with Initial three
Congratulations Dr. Ulysses Dorotheo: 2011 Judy Wilkenfeld Awardee
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is pleased to announce the winner of the 2011Judy Wilkenfeld Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence, E. Ulysses “Yul” Dorotheo.
Philippines: Petition to reform the tobacco tax system and save the lives of Filipinos
PETITION TO REFORM THE TOBACCO TAX SYSTEM AND SAVE THE LIVES OF FILIPINOS We appeal to our dear legislators to support the proposal to
Seoul Declaration: NCD Prevention and Control in WPRO, 18/03/11
SEOUL DECLARATION ON NONCOMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC REGION Recognizing the serious and rapidly increasing adverse impact of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs),
New laws likely to drive cigarettes prices further, 21/03/11
Two bills on tobacco tax valuation to be considered by the cabinet tomorrow will push up retail prices of cigarettes, according to Pongpanu Svetarundra, director-general
New sin tax proposals expect to raise P58.5B in gov’t revenue; Cigarette prices up by 83%, 21/03/11
The Department of Finance said the government expects to get as much as P58.5 billion pesos of incremental revenues to the government coffers in 2012
Statement-Dr. Judith Mackay: WHO-WPRO Regional Consultation, NCD’s
A call for a strong and united battle against Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) Seoul-17 March 2011—Today, government representatives of the Western Pacific Region will have an
Tighter regulation of tobacco, cigarette manufacturing approved, 16/03/11
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Health is tightening its grip on tobacco use through the newly approved implementing rules and regulations of a law that gave
Cambodia Sub decree on Ad Bans approved
Cambodia: Tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship will be banned by July 2011 The Sub-Decree on Advertising Ban of Tobacco Products was approved by the Royal
Vietnam Workshop: ‘Harmful Effects and the Draft Tobacco Control Law’
Vinh phuc province, Vietnam: Lat March 10, 2011, a workshop ‘About Harmful Effects and Drafted Tobacco Control Law’ was held jointly by the Vietnam Law
Philippines optimistic on winning cigarette case against Thailand, 01/05/11
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is optimistic the Appellate Body (AB) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) will rule in favor of the Philippines
Column: Why collecting more cigarette taxes makes sense, 14/03/11
The health of the nation continues to be a compelling reason why more cigarette taxes should be collected, and this has been the subject of
Smokers Set to Challenge Regulations, 14/03/11
A community of clove cigarette smokers said on Thursday it was planning to file a judicial review against a joint ministerial decree regulating smoke-free zones.
1-4 March: WHO NCD Consultation, SEARO, Jakarta
Opinion: A call for a strong and united battle against Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) Jakarta-01 March 2011—Today, government representatives of the Southeast Asian region (SEAR) will
Kota Baru bans shisha smoking, 22/02/11
KOTA BARU: The Kota Baru Municipal Council has banned all food outlets here from allowing shisha smoking at their premises with immediate effect. Its secretary
Parañaque issues guidelines for designating smoking areas, 18/02/11
MANILA, Philippines – The Parañaque City government reminded all businesses establishments in the city who want to designate a smoking area in their premises to