KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 -- The move to put an end to the habit of smoking and vaping should start with Parliament, Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni said.

He also suggested that all MPs refrain from vaping inside the Parliament building.

"How about pressure from industry players? We need cooperation and support from all quarters.

"If we look at our experience when tabling GEG (generation end-game Bill), there were conflicting views. When industry players come to Parliament to meet MPs, it affects the decision.

"It is my hope that if we really want to stub out smoking and vaping, it should start with Parliament.

"Deputy Dewan Rakyat Speaker, I would like to suggest that the MPs don't vape in premises such as the Parliament ...