Malaysian Minister Says “Raising Cigarette Prices Will NOT Discourage Smokers”

From: WorldofBuzz

By Pui Fun

Last Tuesday, the Malaysian government said that they were considering raising the price of cigarettes from the current RM17 to RM21.50, in a bid to discourage smokers, which caused much dismay to many cigarette smokers around the nation.

While this move has not been confirmed, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said,

“Raising cigarette prices is ineffective in getting smokers to kick the habit.”

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