Minister: Speak Out campaign empowers non-smokers to stand up for smoke-free environment
onHealth Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad speaks during the ‘Rise of the Asian Tiger’ convention in Universiti Teknologi Mara, Shah Alam April 1, 2019. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
“Recognising cigarette smoke as dangerous to human, it was time for the ministry to take this initiative to empower non-smokers so they will be able to say no to stale cigarette smoke. Explaining further, Dr Dzulkefly said several themes will be used throughout the campaigning period in line with the World Health Organisation’s focus on tobacco and lung health.
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