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Khairy said there is no prison sentence for minors who smoke under the existing regulations or for those who were born after 2007 in the new Bill. - Bernama Photo

Dr Noor Azmi said raids on vaping premises were conducted for a specific reason based on existing regulations and laws. - Bernama Photo

His Majesty launched the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Complex in Setia Alam today. Photo: BERNAMA

Azhar said a total of 24 motions were tabled and debated in the Special Chamber, throughout the session. Photo: BERNAMA

There was a high probability of the country continues to see an increase in the number of new smokers every year if the Bill failed to get the nod from Parliament. - Bernama Photo

DAP's Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii says the power in the Bill includes entering any premises, seizing conveyance as well as searching and seizing without a warrant, including body search by officers of the same gender.

The Parliamentary Select Committee comprising 13 government and opposition MPs will be chaired by Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. - Bernama pic

The Bill seeks to prohibit those born on and after Jan 1, 2007, from purchasing or possessing cigarettes or vape products. Illustration photo. Source: 123RF

Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said this followed a meeting between the ministry and the Parliamentary Select Committee on Women, Children and Social Development today.