Putrajaya’s new anti-smoking laws an invasion of privacy, claim tobacco manufacturers

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KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Tobacco manufacturers in Malaysia are unhappy with the proposed Control of Tobacco Product and Smoking Act 2022, arguing that it gave too much power to...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Tobacco manufacturers in Malaysia are unhappy with the proposed Control of Tobacco Product and Smoking Act 2022, arguing that it gave too much power to authorities and will cause a breach of basic human rights.

“Then you will have to give them your password, face arrest, be subject to body checks and see your home entered without permission for inspection. Khairy said the approval of the Bill will also ensure that the sale of cigarette products, especially vape, can be regulated under a separate act as there is currently no legal mechanism to regulate such products.

The punishments provided in the Control of Tobacco Product and Smoking Bill 2022 states there will be no criminal record for GEG offenders, and they will only be fined, if convicted.

 

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Privacy apply if the Smokers smoke in their homes. When they smoke outside of their homes it's Invasion of Others Privacy. Polluted the Area of healthy air. Where Non Smokers need it.

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