Govt maintains ban on tobacco product displays

The Health Ministry is maintaining its stance on the April 2025 ban on tobacco product displays, despite retail groups saying the decision would burden small businesses with additional costs.

Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the government understands the challenges involved and already granted retailers six months to adjust to the new guidelines under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852).

“We understand that there’s...