The Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) has urged the country’s Parliament to cross the Tobacco Product Control for Public Health Bill 2023 at once, including the Generational End Game (GEG) provision. MPS President Prof Amrahi Buang emphasised the significance of controlling vape merchandise and nicotine liquid, which had been delisted from the Poisons Act on March 31. He confused that any delay would exacerbate the public well being disaster.
Prof Buang stated, “We count on every Member of Parliament to fulfil their responsibility to protect their residents, who have entrusted them with their votes within the latest 15th General Election. By wholeheartedly supporting and endorsing the Tobacco Product Control for Public Health Bill 2023, parliamentarians will show their dedication to the well-being of the Malaysian folks and the safety of public health.”
Bonanza from MPS follows an incident involving a toddler who suffered from acute nicotine toxicity after suspected inhalation or ingestion of vape liquid on May 30. The two-year-old woman, with no history of persistent illness, was discovered coughing and vomiting beside an digital cigarette. She was admitted to the intensive care unit and experienced two seizures however has since stabilised.
Prof Buang highlighted the need for legislation to address the rising concern of nicotine and drug abuse in vape products and to guard vulnerable people from dependancy. He urged MPs to desk, debate, and approve the Tobacco Product Control for Public Health Bill 2023, including the GEG provision, on June 12.
MPS is ready to collaborate with all stakeholders to attain the objective of safeguarding the well being and well-being of Malaysians. Prof Buang mentioned, “As healthcare professionals, we maintain a sacred responsibility to advocate for patient and human security. The oath we take compels us to prioritise the welfare of individuals and society as a whole, making certain that no hurt comes to those beneath our care.”