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NEA increases anti-littering patrols after online photos of rubbish near Boon Lay MRT station

The National Environment Agency on June 16 said it is aware of concerns over cleanliness in the vicnity of Boon Lay MRT station, and has stepped up enforcement through regular patrols.

Indonesia drafting laws to require plain packaging, health warnings for cigarettes

With around 70 million active smokers as of 2024, Indonesia is often seen as one of the world’s largest tobacco markets.

Australian state cracks down on illegal tobacco shops as nicotine use surges

Australia charges a federal tax of about A$1.50 (S$1.37) on each individual cigarette to discourage smoking.

Australia’s nicotine use soars 40% on black market cigarettes

Australian authorities said estimate that as much as 80 per cent of all nicotine consumption in Australia in 2025 was illegal.

Malaysia’s Health Ministry cracks down on online promotion and sales of vapes, smoking products

The ministry said the operation focuses on the manufacturing, distribution and sale of all types of smoking products.

Rise in vehicles seized at land borders for smuggling contraband items in 2025: Singapore Customs

A motorcycle's bodywork taken apart after ICA officers flagged the vehicle for attempted smuggling of contraband cigarettes in 2025.

Investigations ongoing after illegal cigarettes found among instant noodle packets: S’pore Customs

More than 9,300 sticks of duty-unpaid cigarettes concealed within the parcels declared as instant noodles.

Hong Kong proposes smoking ban at all building sites after deadly fire

Residents walk towards a building at Wang Fuk Court to retrieve personal belongings, in Hong Kong, China, on April 21.

‘Engineered for addiction’: WHO slams soaring nicotine pouch sales

Nicotine pouches are rapidly reshaping the global tobacco and nicotine market, the WHO said in a fresh report.

30% of second-hand smoke feedback cases in 2025 came from repeat complainants

ST20250415_202573400574/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic of a smoker at block 120 Lor 2 Toa Payoh on April 15, 2025. Can be used for stories on smoking, smoke-free Singapore, tobacco products, cigarettes, health issues, second-hand smoke. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

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