Malaysia ratified the FCTC in September 2005 and is therefore expected to implement more stringent tobacco control policies. In January 2009, pictorial health warnings replaced text warnings. Current warnings will be enhanced to include 10 different health messages and will be rotated every 2 years. Nicotine replacement therapy is available in Malaysia. In 2007, bupropion became available by prescription and in 2008, varenicline become available by prescription. In addition, both nicotine patch and gum are fully subsidized in all government hospitals that have a smoking cessation clinic. Smoking in Malaysia is banned in government offices, health facilities, air-conditioned venues (except private offices), public transport, and educational facilities. The Control of Tobacco Products (2005) Regulations ban direct and indirect tobacco advertising. However, point-of-sale advertising is not restricted. In 2010, further tobacco control initiatives were introduced, including smoke-free cities in several states, prohibition of the sale of tobacco products to minors, bans on cigarette packs with less than 14 sticks, and eliminating descriptors such as "light", "mild" and "low tar" and replacing them with warnings of hazardous chemicals.

Survey Overview
Survey Mode: Face-To-Face Survey and Telephone Survey with Self-Administered Mail Survey for Youth

Tobacco Control Policies

Publications

Malaysia Policy Table (February 2011)

ITC SEA Wave 4 Technical Report
ITC SEA Wave 3 Technical Report
ITC SEA Wave 2 Technical Report
ITC SEA Wave 1 Technical Report

ITC South East Asia Survey Questionnaire

Malaysia Contact Information
Anne Quah, Project Manager. Email: ackquah@uwaterloo.ca 
Maizurah Omar, Principal Investigator. Email: maizurahomar@hotmail.com

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