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Time to ban flavoured cigarettes, which lure young people

Smokers will have to pay 20 per cent more for tobacco products from Feb 12.
Smokers will have to pay 20 per cent more for tobacco products from Feb 12.

Over $1.1 million in vapes, components seized in HSA’s largest haul since Sept 1; man arrested

Almost 67,000 vapes and related components were seized from a raid on a warehouse in Mandai.
Almost 67,000 vapes and related components were seized from a raid on a warehouse in Mandai.

Forum: Relocate bins to create 30m smoke-free buffer at bus stops

Illegal vapes hidden in plain sight in Malaysia’s Klang Valley

Earlier in 2026, Malaysian Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the country is moving towards a total ban of vape.
Earlier in 2026, Malaysian Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the country is moving towards a total ban of vape.

Smokers to pay more for tobacco products as 20% tax hike kicks in on Feb 12

Smokers will have to pay 20 per cent more for tobacco products from Feb 12.
Smokers will have to pay 20 per cent more for tobacco products from Feb 12.

Four out of every 10 cancer cases are preventable: WHO

New research estimates that 38 per cent of all new cancer cases globally in 2022 – 7.1 million – were linked to preventable causes.
New research estimates that 38 per cent of all new cancer cases globally in 2022 – 7.1 million – were linked to preventable causes.

Is an occasional cigarette really that bad?

By some estimates, about 10 per cent of people in the US consider themselves “social smokers”.
By some estimates, about 10 per cent of people in the US consider themselves “social smokers”.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 1, 2026

Crowds welcoming the new year during the fireworks display in Marina Bay on Jan 1, 2026.
Crowds welcoming the new year during the fireworks display in Marina Bay on Jan 1, 2026.

India imposes excise duty on cigarettes, effective Feb 1

India's move could increase prices of cigarettes for an estimated 100 million smokers in the world’s most populous country.
India's move could increase prices of cigarettes for an estimated 100 million smokers in the world’s most populous country.

‘Vape valley’: Double standards in China’s powering of world’s e-cigarette boom

Vape shells waiting to be spray-painted and inspected by a row of workers in a small workshop in Shenzhen.
Vape shells waiting to be spray-painted and inspected by a row of workers in a small workshop in Shenzhen.

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