{"id":9101,"date":"2024-10-18T16:53:49","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T08:53:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/?page_id=9101"},"modified":"2026-10-26T23:48:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T15:48:11","slug":"smoke-free-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/sustainability-policies\/smoke-free-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Smoke Free Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9101_8ff183-34{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kb-row-layout-id9101_8ff183-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9101_8ff183-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9101_8ff183-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column9101_e34b9e-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9101_e34b9e-e1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column9101_e34b9e-e1{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column9101_e34b9e-e1{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column9101_e34b9e-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9101_e34b9e-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column9101_e34b9e-e1{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column9101_e34b9e-e1{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column9101_e34b9e-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column9101_e34b9e-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9101_e34b9e-e1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9101_a950a5-13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9101_a950a5-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9101_a950a5-13\"]{text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 3rem);font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Oswald;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9101_a950a5-13 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9101_a950a5-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9101_a950a5-13\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9101_a950a5-13 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9101_a950a5-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9101_a950a5-13\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading9101_a950a5-13 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9101_a950a5-13\">Smoke Free Policy<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9101_dd4494-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9101_dd4494-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9101_dd4494-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9101_dd4494-f6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9101_dd4494-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:5px;padding-left:5px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9101_dd4494-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9101_dd4494-f6 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9101_34228f-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9101_34228f-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9101_34228f-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9101_34228f-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9101_34228f-85{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9101_34228f-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9101_34228f-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9101_34228f-85\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) upholds a robust smoke-free policy, reinforcing its commitment to fostering a healthy, clean, and sustainable environment for students, staff, and visitors. Effective since January 1, 2022, the No Smoking Guidelines Policy aligns with Malaysia\u2019s national health regulations, strictly prohibiting smoking across all university facilities, including educational buildings, hospital areas, public spaces, residential buildings, and indoor areas such as offices, classrooms, libraries, and dormitories. This restriction also extends to outdoor spaces like gardens, walkways, and parking lots, with designated smoking areas provided only if necessary. This initiative empowers the UKM community to embrace a smoke-free culture, protect public health, and reduce environmental pollution, setting a high standard for well-being and environmental responsibility within higher education institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9101_3dfabf-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9101_3dfabf-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9101_3dfabf-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:50px;padding-right:75px;padding-bottom:50px;padding-left:75px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9101_3dfabf-c5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9101_3dfabf-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:5px;padding-left:5px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9101_3dfabf-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9101_3dfabf-c5 aligncenter wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9101_1333c4-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9101_1333c4-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9101_1333c4-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9101_1333c4-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9101_1333c4-29{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9101_1333c4-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9101_1333c4-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9101_1333c4-29\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/sustainability-policies\/data\/GP-Merokok-UKM.pdf\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" allow=\"autoplay\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/sustainability-policies\/data\/GP-Merokok-UKM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/sustainability-policies\/data\/GP-Merokok-UKM.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9101_178959-73, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9101_178959-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9101_178959-73\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9101_178959-73 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9101_178959-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9101_178959-73\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9101_178959-73 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9101_178959-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9101_178959-73\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading9101_178959-73 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9101_178959-73\">The key points of the UKM policy are:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The guideline aims to enforce a smoking ban on campus and provide clear regulations, enforcement measures, and penalties for violations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Main Goals:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Empowering UKM members to adopt a non-smoking culture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raising awareness about the dangers of smoking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implementing regulations regarding tobacco control on campus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scope of the Smoking Ban:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smoking is prohibited in all areas within the UKM campus, including educational institutions, healthcare facilities (such as hospitals), and other designated public spaces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Definitions:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tobacco products include cigarettes, shisha, pipes, cigars, electronic cigarettes, and any tobacco-based products intended for human use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The campus includes all UKM properties, such as teaching hospitals and residential areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enforcement:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Authorized personnel, including security officers, health officers, and residential college officers, are responsible for monitoring and enforcing the smoking ban.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Violators will be issued notices and fines, and repeat offenders may face disciplinary actions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Penalties:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For Staff:<\/strong> Fines start at RM250 for the first offense, RM500 for the second, and possible disciplinary action for the third violation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For Students:<\/strong> Fines start at RM100 for the first offense, RM200 for the second, and disciplinary action for subsequent violations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For Contract Workers and the Public:<\/strong> Fines of RM250 to RM500, with possible contract termination for workers and removal from campus for the public.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smoking Cessation Support:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UKM provides <strong>Smoking Cessation Clinics<\/strong> at its University Health Centre (PKU) and Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM) to support individuals who wish to quit smoking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Policy Created<\/strong>: 2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Policy Reviewed<\/strong>: 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image9101_154e73-d7 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9101_154e73-d7\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/smoke-free-policy\/P1140689.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-9104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/smoke-free-policy\/P1140689.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/smoke-free-policy\/P1140689-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/smoke-free-policy\/P1140689-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Smoking Ban in UKM Cafeterias<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image9101_e7e89e-6b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9101_e7e89e-6b\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/smoke-free-policy\/P1140678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-9106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/smoke-free-policy\/P1140678.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/smoke-free-policy\/P1140678-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/smoke-free-policy\/P1140678-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Smoking Ban in the Office of the Legal Advisor, Chancellery Building UKM<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image9101_4de0cb-da .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9101_4de0cb-da\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/smoke-free-policy\/P1140676.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-9105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/smoke-free-policy\/P1140676.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/smoke-free-policy\/P1140676-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/smoke-free-policy\/P1140676-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Smoking Ban in Lecture Halls<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image9101_52aca1-ff .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9101_52aca1-ff\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/smoke-free-policy\/P1140647.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-9107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/smoke-free-policy\/P1140647.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/smoke-free-policy\/P1140647-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/smoke-free-policy\/P1140647-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Smoking Ban in residential college<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To support this initiative, the University Health Centre and Hospital Chancellor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM) offers a Quit Smoking Clinic service, available free of charge to all UKM residents, including staff and students. The clinic provides personalized support and resources to help individuals quit smoking, contributing to a healthier campus environment. This smoke-free policy and the accompanying support services not only protect non-smokers from secondhand smoke but also help smokers adopt healthier lifestyles, thereby improving the overall well-being of the university community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Link : <a href=\"https:\/\/hctm.ukm.my\/keluarga\/klinik-berhenti-merokok\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hctm.ukm.my\/keluarga\/klinik-berhenti-merokok<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/pusatkesihatan\/klinik-berhenti-merokok\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.ukm.my\/pusatkesihatan\/klinik-berhenti-merokok<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Efforts to raise awareness and ensure compliance with the smoke-free policy are supported through campaigns and briefings on smoking prohibition. The following are several examples of smoking awareness programmes conducted in 2025 to educate the university community on the harmful effects of smoking, promote healthier lifestyles, and reinforce compliance with the smoke-free campus policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Smoke-Free Community Initiative<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"942\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/smoke-free-policy\/Screenshot-2026-10-26-234310.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/smoke-free-policy\/Screenshot-2026-10-26-234310.png 942w, https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/smoke-free-policy\/Screenshot-2026-10-26-234310-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/smoke-free-policy\/Screenshot-2026-10-26-234310-767x464.png 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 942px) 100vw, 942px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Poster about Smoke-Free Community Initiative Program<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">On <strong>25 May 2025<\/strong>, the Public Health Unit of Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM), UKM, conducted the <strong>Smoke-Free Community Initiative (Inisiatif Komuniti Bebas Asap Rokok \u2013 IKBAR)<\/strong> at PPR Hiliran Ampang in collaboration with local community organisations. The initiative promoted the concept of a <strong>smoke-free community<\/strong> by providing education on the harmful effects of smoking and encouraging residents to adopt healthier, smoke-free lifestyles. Activities included a <strong>smoking cessation exhibition<\/strong>, health education exhibitions, health screenings and recreational activities. Through this community-based programme, UKM extended its tobacco-control and health-promotion efforts beyond the campus, raising public awareness of smoking-related health risks and supporting the creation of healthier environments free from tobacco smoke.<br>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/hctm.ukm.my\/uka\/news\/program-jantung-sihat-denggi-sifar\/\">https:\/\/hctm.ukm.my\/uka\/news\/program-jantung-sihat-denggi-sifar\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>High-Risk Behaviour Awareness Programme UKM 2025<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"835\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/smoke-free-policy\/Screenshot-2026-10-26-234406.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20553\" style=\"width:843px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/smoke-free-policy\/Screenshot-2026-10-26-234406.png 835w, https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/smoke-free-policy\/Screenshot-2026-10-26-234406-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kelestarian\/wp-content\/uploads\/smoke-free-policy\/Screenshot-2026-10-26-234406-767x532.png 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 835px) 100vw, 835px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Poster about High-Risk Behaviour Awareness Programme UKM 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">On <strong>20 December 2025<\/strong>, the UKM University Health Centre organised the <strong>High-Risk Behaviour Awareness Programme UKM 2025<\/strong> at PUSANIKA, UKM Bangi. The programme specifically addressed unhealthy and high-risk behaviours including <strong>cigarette smoking and vaping<\/strong>, alongside drug abuse, unsafe sexual behaviour and bullying. Its objectives included increasing awareness of these health risks and preventing unhealthy behaviours within the campus community. Activities included exhibitions, a 3-km Fun Walk, Explorace, health-related engagement with external agencies and other awareness activities. Importantly, participation was <strong>open to both UKM and non-UKM communities<\/strong>, extending the programme&#8217;s preventive health messages to the wider public.<br>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/portalwarga.ukm.my\/view-buletin-card?id=50239\">https:\/\/portalwarga.ukm.my\/view-buletin-card?id=50239<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UKM\u2019s initiatives in health and well-being demonstrate a strong commitment to achieving SDG 3. By providing shared sports facilities, comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services, robust mental health support, and enforcing a smoke-free policy, UKM is fostering a healthier, more supportive environment for its students, staff, and the broader community. These efforts are integral to ensuring that everyone on campus has the opportunity to lead a healthy and fulfilling life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smoke Free Policy Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) upholds a robust smoke-free policy, reinforcing its commitment to fostering a healthy, clean, and sustainable environment for students, staff, and visitors. 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