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The smoking rate in Hong Kong has reached a historic low following a continuous decline in recent years. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Health chief hails tobacco control efforts as smoking rate falls to 8.5%

Prevalence of daily cigarette smokers aged 15 and older fell from 9.1 per cent in 2023.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Editorial | Vape possession ban is vital for protecting Hong Kong’s youth

Shenzhen

Video | Shenzhen mall toilet doors expose smokers

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to impose 2‑tier penalty for carrying vapes in public from April 30

People carrying small number of e-cigarettes face HK$3,000 penalty, those with larger quantities risk maximum fine of HK$50,000 and up to six months in jail.

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Officers will conduct enforcement in plain clothes against the use of e-cigarettes in public. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong society

Group warns plain packs hinder Hongkongers’ efforts to detect smuggled cigarettes

Survey finds 88 per cent of smokers cannot tell smuggled from taxed cigarettes under proposed plain pack design as advocates call for better QR code system.

Malaysia

‘Just ask for it’: Malaysia’s vape crackdown fails to break the habit

An estimated 1.4 million Malaysian adults vape, despite existing curbs. Many say new laws will simply push them back to cigarettes.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Editorial | Hongkongers stand united on the need for more no-smoking zones

As smokers and non-smokers express support for restrictions, officials must be mindful of the acceptance of stronger tobacco controls.

A new sticker outlining restrictions on smoking is seen posted at the Space Museum in Tsim Sha Tsui on January 1. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Most Hong Kong residents support more smoking control measures, study finds

Raising tobacco tax progressively could cut the city’s smoking rate significantly within a decade, separate study estimates.

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Fame and celebrity

Are stars like Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter making smoking cool again?

Smoking is all over pop star imagery and lyrics, but its revival as a glamorous accessory faces pushback from experts.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Stiffer rules on smoking a step towards a healthier Hong Kong

Hopefully, more visible inspections and the threat of larger fines will prompt smokers to exercise greater restraint in the streets.

Tobacco and Alcohol Control Officers distribute leaflets on the new restrictions on public smoking to a tourist in Tsim Sha Tsui on Thursday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s new smoking rules just kicked in. Is everyone sticking to them?

New rules include ban on anyone smoking at designated boarding points for public transport when waiting in queue of two or more people.

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The policy changes include upping fines to HK$3,000. Photo: Jelly Tse
China manufacturing

China bolsters e-cigarette regulations to smoke out non-compliance

The draft policy would cut down on excess capacity within e-cigarette sector and tighten enforcement of standards in production and export.

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China mall fits glass windows on men’s toilet doors that turn transparent when users smoke

Privacy fears emerge over special technology introduced after no-smoking warnings and sloganeering failed to extinguish problem.

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Singapore

Singapore fines man US$9,300 over vaping videos in deepening crackdown

Krish Khalifa became the first person to be prosecuted in the city state for posting clips of himself vaping on social media.

Under Singapore’s enhanced anti-vaping framework, those found possessing, using or buying e-vaporisers now face higher penalties. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Snuffing out smoking on Hong Kong construction sites will boost safety

Regardless of whether a link is found between workers smoking and the Tai Po fire, the push to ban lighting up at construction sites is long overdue.

A no-smoking sign is posted at the Yee Kok Court renovation site in Cheung Sha Wan on December 4. Photo: Jelly Tse
Singapore

Myanmar teen to be first foreigner deported under Singapore’s new Kpod law

As of September 1, foreigners with Kpods or testing positive for etomidate may be deported and banned from re-entering Singapore.

Wellness

Quitting smoking after 40 linked to slower memory decline by up to 50%

Research shows quitting smoking, even later in life, is associated with better memory and language skills than if people continue to smoke.

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Malaysia

‘Heartbroken’: Malaysia’s smokers and drinkers brace for a ‘sin tax’ shock

The tax increase, aimed at improving public health, will make cigarettes and alcohol costlier, hitting lower-income Malaysians the hardest.

A bartender fills a glass with beer for a customer in Kuala Lumpur’s Bukit Bintang nightlife district. Photo: AFP
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong tests laser labels for tobacco products in 3-month pilot scheme

Authorities want to root out sale of untaxed cigarettes in city by differentiating duty-paid tobacco products from illicit ones.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Editorial | Hong Kong’s new anti-smoking rules need to be implemented with care

Enforcement of a multipronged tobacco control regime will be a challenge. The government should seriously consider lawmakers’ suggestions.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Explainer | Hong Kong tobacco control bill: will the measures help or hurt the city?

The Post breaks down how the bill’s passage will affect smokers and gauges where city stands with regional neighbours in restrictiveness.

A ‘no smoking’ banner is displayed at Tsim Sha Tsui pier. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong urged to take tougher anti-smoking measures, ban vaping devices

School association and member of city’s largest party suggest banning vaping devices and ‘smoking while walking’ after tobacco control bill passed.

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A man vapes in the street near a bus stop at Hang Hau. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong lawmakers pass controversial tobacco control bill to cut smoking rate

Bill includes ban on sale of smoking products with flavours other than menthol starting from 2027.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

2 Hong Kong lawmakers seek delay, partial lifting of tobacco control measures

Liberal Party lawmakers Michael Lee and Peter Shiu are pushing to lift ban on flavoured cigarettes and apply ‘positive vetting’ process.

Singapore

Singapore imposes caning and jail for dealers of drug-laced vapes

The city state classified certain vape substances as controlled drugs, leading to fines, imprisonment, and possible deportation for dealers.

A man exhales while smoking an e-cigarette. Photo: AP
Indonesia

Will Batam get tourism boost from Singapore’s vaping crackdown?

Batam’s tourism chief lauds island as among ‘alternatives’ for Singaporeans to enjoy activities restricted by the city state.

Batam cityscape at night. The Indonesian island is less than an hour by ferry from Singapore. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to launch 5-day crackdown on illegal smoking in public transport areas

Department of Health says tobacco control officers will take enforcement actions under ‘Laserflame’ operation starting on Monday.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs seizes 278 million cigarettes in tobacco smuggling crackdown

Customs and Excise Department says it has strengthened cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region to curb inflow of illicit cigarettes.

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