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www.detiknews.com  Future of Cigarettes in Indonesia

Jakarta - A month has been the Constitutional Court (MK) decided polemic cigarette in Health Law. But until now the Minister of Health have not implemented the decision of the Constitutional Court points to finish the cross dispute.

"The goal of the struggle of anti-smoking is banned tobacco companies encourage people to smoke. Bring in a variety of ways," said M. Joni as a power law and the National Commission for Protection of Child Support Central Tobacco Control (TCSC) while talking to AFP on Tuesday (12/06/2011).

Following implementation of the tightening of cigarette sales after the Constitutional Court's decision:

1. Packs of cigarettes a terrible pictorial image. These photos are a result of the impact of smoking.

2. Packs of cigarettes equipped braille letters about the dangers of smoking

3. Banned cigarette advertising on television.

4. Ad shows the symbol of a lifestyle that one's personality in the media banned. Although without showing cigarette brand, these ads will also be banned.

Currently is being discussed by the DPR about the Impact of Tobacco Prevention for Health. The bill which has been discussed more than 5 years is expected to complicate the distribution of cigarettes in public. Important points in the Bill are:

1. Purchasing cigarettes can pass a special machine.

2. Cigarette seller should not be displaying cigarettes in a shop window.

3. It should not be put cigarettes in the window behind the counter.

4. Buyers must show their ID cards for the show has aged 18 years.

5. Points of sale must