KUALA LUMPUR: The revised Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill which was set to be tabled tomorrow has been postponed to make way for other government affairs.
The Health Ministry (MOH) has confirmed the matter today adding that they would table the bill in the near future.
"MOH would like to inform that the Smoking Product Control Bill for Public Health Bill 2023 numbered D.R. 25/2023 which was scheduled to be tabled for the Second Reading on Oct 10 has been postponed to make way for other government business as listed in the Parliament Agenda.
"The presentation of this bill will be made by the MOH in the near future," it said in a statement.
The ministry has assured that they remain committed to present this bill to ensure that the issue of legal laxity in the control of smoking products, including electronic cigarettes or vaping, can be overcome.