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Addictive nicotine in Juul nearly identical to a Marlboro: Study
Health 6 years ago

Addictive nicotine in Juul nearly identical to a Marlboro: Study

The nicotine formula used by controversial e-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc is nearly identical to the flavor and addictive profile of Altria Group Inc's highly successful Marlboro cigarette brand, new research suggests.
Indonesia’s November inflation in check at 3%: BPS
Business 6 years ago

Indonesia’s November inflation in check at 3%: BPS

Food prices primarily contributed to a slight uptick in November inflation in line with the year-end seasonal demand, said Statistics Indonesia.
There is no such thing as a less harmful e-cigarette, health experts say
National 6 years ago

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There is no such thing as a less harmful e-cigarette, health experts say

“The campaign is so ‘noble’ that it makes people confused whether cigarette companies are now really pro-health.” Widyastuti Soerojo of the IAKMI said.
Cops seize over RM3.5m in cigarettes, three foreigners, including Indonesian, arrested
SE Asia 6 years ago

Cops seize over RM3.5m in cigarettes, three foreigners, including Indonesian, arrested

"Two were found to be Chinese nationals and the third is an Indonesian. The suspects, aged 21 to 45 years old, have been detained for further investigations," he said.
Strengthen govt support to help smokers quit
Opinion 6 years ago

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Strengthen govt support to help smokers quit

Reducing the prevalence of smoking is far from easy. Using excise taxes to reduce smoking rates is the go-to weapon with high expectations. However, it has not provided encouraging results, especially in Indonesia’s case.
Anti-tobacco summit in Bogor agrees to strengthen regulation against consumption, eyes ban on vaping
City 6 years ago

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Anti-tobacco summit in Bogor agrees to strengthen regulation against consumption, eyes ban on vaping

The meeting, held in Bogor city in West Java on Wednesday and Thursday gathered representatives of 12 countries who discussed strategies for tobacco control in the region.
Tobacco excise increase: Catching up with smokers
Opinion 6 years ago

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Tobacco excise increase: Catching up with smokers

In March 2019, Statistics Indonesia (BPS) showed that households below the poverty line in cities spent 12.2 percent of their total expenditure on cigarettes, more than their spending on protein such as eggs and chicken, which was below 5 percent.
No longer smoking hot, tobacco stocks’ latest dip points to industry shake-up: Analysts
Business 6 years ago

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No longer smoking hot, tobacco stocks’ latest dip points to industry shake-up: Analysts

The recent drop in the valuation of two major cigarette producers casts a shadow over Indonesia's tobacco industry, which has remained stagnant in at least five years, as demand is expected to weaken.
Smoking kills and funds
Editorial 6 years ago

Smoking kills and funds

With Indonesia’s smoking culture and large exposure to cigarettes, price increases might do little to reduce cigarette consumption and smoking prevalence in the short term.
Cigarette prices to jump 35 percent as government hikes excise
Business 6 years ago

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Cigarette prices to jump 35 percent as government hikes excise

The move marked the government’s reversal of its decision to leave the cigarette excise unchanged in 2019 — the first time since Jokowi assumed office in 2014. 
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