To achieve the target and to reduce the cost and burden from smoking, the Malaysian government regulates and implements several tobacco control policies and campaigns to control cigarette consumption and reduce the proportion of smokers in the Malaysian population. It is undeniable that tobacco...

In Malaysia, the illicit cigarette trade issue has been a priority for the government. The Malaysian government has enacted the necessary laws and regulations to combat the trade in illicit cigarettes. In order to discourage the expansion of these illegal activities, the government increased...

Tobacco use is the leading cause of some preventable deaths and it imposes a heavy burden on countries. Realizing the threat that tobacco use inflicts on global public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) has implemented the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) since 2003. Apart...