The tobacco generational endgame (GEG) policy could be re-examined in phrases of its implementation thru the Control of Tobacco Product and Smoking Bill 2022, which has but to be authorised in Parliament, stated fitness minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

She stated, generally, the GEG policy had its advantages. But while it got here to its implementation, it couldn’t be too “drastic”.

“I will inspect that,” she stated on Bernama Radio’s “Bersama Pemimpin” programme right here today.

Zaliha stated this while requested if she might retain the numerous rules commenced beneathneath its preceding minister.

Among different things, the GEG law will limit the sale and use of any shape of smoking-associated products, along with digital cigarettes or vapes to the ones born from Jan 1, 2007 onwards. The intention is to prohibit the destiny technology from smoking and vaping.

The GEG bill turned into tabled for the primary analyzing with the aid of using former fitness minister Khairy Jamaluddin on July 27 however turned into later cited a parliamentary unique pick out committee for fine-tuning.

Zaliha stated in helming the ministry, she turned into open to receiving recommendation and tips from former fitness ministers in addition to stakeholders.

As the country’s first woman health minister, Zaliha admitted that her largest task turned into to keep excellence withinside the ministry and work to enhance the country’s healthcare services.