Government Bans Single Cigarette Sales: Does the Public Agree?
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The Indonesian government has banned the sale of cigarettes individually or in loose quantities. This is stipulated in Government Regulation (PP) No. 28/2024 concerning the Implementation of Law No. 17 of 2023 on Health, enacted on July 26, 2024.
"We welcome the issuance of this regulation, which serves as a foundation for us to jointly reform and build the health system throughout the country," said Health Minister Budi Gunadi in a press release on Monday, July 29, 2024.
According to a Populix survey, the majority of the public agrees with the regulation. 57% of respondents supported the ban on individual cigarette sales, comprising 39% who strongly agreed and 18% who agreed.
However, 17% of respondents opposed it, with 11% disagreeing and 6% strongly disagreeing. Another 26% of respondents were neutral.
The Populix survey was conducted online from August 3-7, 2024, involving 2,032 respondents.
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