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PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is currently facing a serious “ double burden ” contributed by smoking of conventional cigarettes and electronic cigarettes, says Malaysian Association of Adolescent Health president Prof Dr Mohamad Haniki Nik Mohamed.He said this has worsened due to high smoking prevalence among adolescents aged 13 to 15 – who are dual users – for both conventional cigarettes and electronic cigarettes.“ Vaping is popular among our youths and it renormalises smoking behaviour as well as a

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is studying the viability of imposing a tobacco product display ban, as part of the country’s" generational endgame" strategy to end the smoking habit.If implemented, shopkeepers might not be able to display tobacco products in their premises-a move that has been implemented in many countries such as Australia, Singapore and Britain. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, however, said such a move would require plenty of thorough studies and engagement sessions with stakeholde

Complementary medicine – a branch of the country’s healthcare system – that includes Malay and Indian practices will also be taxed at the 8% rate. The increased service tax comes in the wake of the low-value goods( LVG) tax which started earlier this month.... It covers all imported low-value goods priced at RM500 and below purchased online. The high-value goods tax( HVGT) is expected to start in May at a rate of between 5% and 10%....