Medical association urges MPs to support Smoking, Tobacco Control Bill | The Malaysian Insight

The Malaysian Medical Association says the Smoking and Tobacco Control Bill will not only save lives but also save the country billions of ringgit in treatment costs which can instead be used to further improve healthcare services and facilities for the people. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, June 11, 2023.

THE Malaysian Medical Association has again called on all lawmakers to put the health of Malaysians first by supporting the Smoking and Tobacco Control Bill which is to be tabled in Parliament tomorrow. Its president Dr Muruga Raj Rajathurai said the passing of the bill will be a vital step to reducing Malaysia’s high Non-Communicable Disease burden.

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