GEG axed from smoking control bill

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa revised provisions related to banning smoking to a certain age group, known as the Generation End Game (GEG) as well as vape ban in the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health bill which was tabled for the first reading in Dewan Rakyat.

The previous version had measures preventing those born from the year 2007 onwards from buying nicotine or tobacco products.

The new version of the bill prohibits the sale of tobacco products, smoking substances or substitute tobacco products or providing any services for smoking to a minor.

Clause 17 (1) of the proposed bill stated that minors are prohibited from smoking, chewing or using any tobacco product or smoking any substitute tobacco product.

“Any person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding RM500 or be ordered to perform community service pursuant to the Criminal Procedure Code or the Child Act 2001.”

The second reading of the bill is scheduled for tomorrow.