World No Tobacco Day

From the wikipedia definition :

World No Tobacco Day is observed around the world every year on May 31. The member states of the World Health Organization created World No Tobacco Day in 1987. It draws global attention to the widespread prevalence of tobacco use and to its negative health effects. The day aims to reduce the 5.4 million yearly deaths from tobacco related health problems.^[1] From 1988 the WHO has presented one or more World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) Awards to organizations or individuals who have made exceptional contributions to reducing tobacco consumption. On May 31st, 2008 the WHO called for a complete ban on tobacco advertising; the organization said studies establish a relationship between exposure to cigarette advertisement and starting smoking. ^[2]

and..with something like this for the cigar cover..

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“Merokok Membahayakan Kesihatan” .. from the Ministry of Health..

and.. from one of the banner at the Public Community Clinic.. at Malaysia..

which read as :

Hmm…but ?..
1. tobacco field still there as can’t ‘bercucuk-tanam’ other product ..
2. smoking can still been seen here and there..
3. feel not guilty at all while smoking in front of non-smokers..
4. Hi tax.. more money to gomen.. so what.. muahahaha..

p/s : sometime we can dream about being/become idealistic .. but in real life.. a big NO!