Cigarette tax should be 77 sen per stick, says think tankThe Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy says the government could add RM772 million to its coffers by taking a 61% share of the retail price. Klik untuk baca artikel penuh. Sumber:
Rationalise sugar subsidies and use funds to raise MO allowances, govt toldGalen Centre for Health and Social Policy CEO Azrul Khalib says redirecting such subsidies to fund on-call allowances would be a win-win situation. Klik untuk baca artikel penuh. Sumber:
Display ban, plain packs reduce cigarettes’ attractiveness, say expertsA cigarette display ban can reduce the psychological addiction towards cigarettes, Galen Centre’s Azrul Khalib and former deputy health minister Dr Lee Boon Chye said. PETALING JAYA: Implementing bans on the display of cigarettes, and introducing plain packaging can deter their attractiveness and prevent new smokers from picking up the habit, says a health expert. Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy CEO Azrul Khalib said these measures could make […]
Citizenship amendments will impact healthcare for stateless, says think tankGalen Centre’s Azrul Khalib said fear of persecution by the authorities keeps stateless people or their caregivers from accessing healthcare until it becomes absolutely necessary and is more expensive. (File pic) PETALING JAYA: The proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution’s citizenship provisions will increase risks and vulnerabilities in the nation’s health security, says Azrul Khalib. The Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy chief executive was the latest to take […]
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