Import duty on nicotine gum should be lowered, Khairy says

The 15 percent import duty imposed on nicotine gum products should be lowered or total exemption provided as the products help smokers to quit smoking, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

He said the Health Ministry currently receives many complaints from pharmacies that bring in nicotine gum products and he will raise the issue with the Royal Malaysian Customs Department and the treasury.

Last Monday, it was reported that the Customs Department...