Vape lobbyists influenced MPs, removal of GEG – deputy minister

Seth Akmal Published: Mar 14, 2024 11:45 AM | Updated: Mar 15, 2024 12:54 PM

PARLIAMENT | Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni revealed that lobbying by tobacco and vape industry representatives heavily influenced the removal of the generational endgame provision (GEG) from a law to control smoking.

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