Ong Ye Kung gets inaugural award from anti-tobacco group for pushing vape ban in S-E Asia
Singapore's Health Minister Ong Ye Kung received an award for his leadership in advocating for a regional vape ban in Southeast Asia.Summary
Singapore's Health Minister Ong Ye Kung has been awarded the inaugural Prakit Vathesatogkit Trailblazer Award by the Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA) for his efforts in pushing for a regional ban on electronic smoking devices like vapes. The award, presented on February 6th in Bangkok, recognizes Mr. Ong’s leadership in protecting public health, not only within Singapore but also across the ASEAN region. SEATCA highlighted Mr. Ong’s “decisive, forward-looking policies” and his willingness to share Singapore’s experiences with other countries. The award is named after Thai physician Prakit Vathesatogkit, a key figure in Thailand’s tobacco control policies. Leaders from Vietnam and Laos were also recognized for their contributions to tobacco control in the region. Dr. Prakit emphasized the importance of regional cooperation in countering the development of new addictive products.
(Source：Straitstimes)
