APRIL 19 — Since my last article touching on the Generation Endgame and its myriad of challenges, I have watched with great interest three key developments — announcement of...
APRIL 19 — Since my last article touching on the Generation Endgame and its myriad of challenges, I have watched with great interest three key developments — announcement of vape tax by PM including a brief mention on the GEG, the exemption to nicotine vape products issued by the minister of health and PM’s remarks in Parliament calling for a moderate approach in tackling dangers of smoking and vape control.
At this juncture, is it worth mentioning that it is settled law that freedom of choice can be curtailed in justifiable circumstances, especially when it is for a greater good hence GEG does not curtail the spirit of Article 5 of the Federal Constitution. Be that as it may, I cannot simply overlook the potential contravention of Article 8 of the Federal Constitution. For the uninitiated, Article 8 proclaims that all persons are equal before the law and entitled to equal protection of the law.
Constitutional question aside, there is a logical leap under this paradigm as cigarettes will still be widely available in the market to cater to adults who are not prohibited from smoking. I argue that this is a feeble attempt to change the narrative that cigarettes are harmful at the population level.
A sign prohibiting cigarettes and vaporisers is seen outside the Cheras Velocity Mall in Kuala Lumpur on August 03, 2022.— Picture by Devan Manuel
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