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D. W – Warn people about the dangers of tobacco
Year 2015 and 2016 showed an active participation from the tobacco control community in mass
media such as radio and television. In 2017, this trend is continued further, with various appearances
on national radio and television stations remind the public about the dangers of cigarette smoke
and vape.

E. E – Enforce bans on advertising, promotion and sponsorship
In enhancing the above implementation, enforcement on the promotion at point of sale was strengthened.
In 2017, the ban on any tobacco products through advertising, promotion and sponsorship is further
heightened. All standy counter had been instructed to be removed. Promotion through cigarette box
also has been banned.

F. R – Raise tobacco tax
In 2017, there was no increment of tobacco taxation by the Ministry of Finance. The Tobacco Control
Unit will continue to advocate and work with the Ministry of Finance to keep raising tobacco taxes to
reduce the smoking consumption and prevalence in Malaysia and to achieve the target of 75 per cent
tax over cigarette retail price, as set by WHO FCTC.

Image 8
Info graphic on gazettement of Public Park and National Park as non-smoking area

Source: Disease Control Division, MoH

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