THE Health Ministry has launched a survey to get feedback on the Generational End Game (GEG) Bill.

Available on the MySejahtera app, the survey will be open to all Malaysians starting today. 

It will cover a range of topics, including the public’s view on the health risks of smoking, the GEG provision, and the Control of Tobacco Products for Public Health Bill 2023. 

Those already having the application on the mobile would need to update it, while others can download the app either from Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.

The MySejahtera app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. Those who already have it should update it. 

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa encouraged all Malaysians to take part in the survey. 

“Everyone needs to play a role and support the government’s efforts in presenting this bill and the GEG provision by voicing their rights through this survey as well as on available media channels,” she said in a statement today. 

The controversial GEG initiative will see the banning of sales of tobacco and smoking products to anyone born after 2006.  

The GEG will not affect existing smokers or vapers but will effectively create a generation of Malaysians who will be protected from nicotine addiction and the harmful effects of smoking throughout their lives. 

The GEG is one of the provisions of the Control of Tobacco Products for Public Health Bill 2023 that is being finalised.

The bill is aimed at ensuring comprehensive regulation of all types of smoking products, including electronic cigarettes. 

The existing controls under the Control of Tobacco Products Regulations 2004 only regulate tobacco-based smoking products. – October 11, 2023.