fbpx
Connect with us

News

Marlboro Parent Company Vows to Stop Making and Selling Cigarettes Forever

Published

- WORLD OF BUZZ
Source: Sky News

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

Philip Morris International (PMI), which owns brands such as Marlboro and Chesterfield, is one of the world’s biggest cigarette companies and while they make USD$78 billion (approx. RM320 billion) annually, they’ve recently announced that they are promising to stop selling cigarettes.

According to The Drum, Philip Morris International has vowed to phase out cigarettes in 2018, thus moving the focus of the company’s production to smoke-free products instead. And they’ve been pretty serious about it too, spending close to USD$4.5 billion (approx. RM18.4 billion) on the technology, research, and development of smoke-free nicotine products.

Their main focus right now is on iQOS, an electronic device that heats, instead of burns tobacco. According to company research, the cooler temperatures help reduce harmful chemicals in cigarette smoke by up to 95%!

skynews thomas moore cigarettes 4540914

Source: Sky News

This product has already gained popularity and is currently selling in countries like Japan, Switzerland, and Italy. Moreover, these new products are designed with the same rich flavour but without the smoke and burning smell. With this, blood test research has also shown that there’s a less damaging impact on the body.

CEO of PMI Andre Calantzopoulos, who is deeply supportive of the revolution towards these smoke-free alternatives, was quoted as saying,

“At the end of the day, the ambition we have is to replace cigarettes as soon as possible with better alternatives obviously for the people who continue smoking.”

“I was very clear and the management team is very clear: we are in the business of moving out of cigarettes and into this product. That’s it, let’s get it done.”

“What is going to happen in the long term? If iQOS becomes the next Marlboro, why not? I hope so,” he added

andre calantzopoulos 2

Source: PMI

Their smoke-free manifesto on their website sums up their goal excellently: “We will be far more than a leading cigarette company. Indeed, our vision is that these products will one day replace cigarettes. Why are we doing this? Because we should.”

“We understand the millions of men and women who smoke cigarettes. They are looking for less harmful, yet satisfying, alternatives to smoking. We will give them that choice. Society expects us to act responsibly. And we are doing just that.”

Fuyoh. Talk about company values!

With so much public awareness of the negative effects of smoking, iQOS is surely a godsend for smokers trying to lessen the impact on their health. Truly, it seems the time is ripe for such a drastic revolution as the trend on healthier living is on the rise globally, although the number of smokers has risen over the years.

With this new product already available in Malaysia, you can get your own smoke-free iQOS at most tobacco shops near you.

24 plus navy 7833cc6f b526 4ba5 89c4 c6e1e8faf983 1024x1024@2x

Source: DJ Shop

What are your thoughts on this company’s move? Will you be switching to the healthier alternative (or maybe quitting as one of your new year’s resolutions)?

 

Also read: These M’sians Came Up With Hilarious Ways to Adapt to the Smoking Ban & They’re Pretty Creative!

These M'sians Came Up With Hilarious Ways to Adapt to the Smoking Ban & They're Pretty Creative! - WORLD OF BUZZ

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

collage 76 collage 76
News13 hours ago

Viral Corn Seller Arrested by PDRM Despite Public Apology, His Indonesian Wife Also Detained

Despite his apology on Sunday night (February 16), the viral corn seller in Sepang who used a racial slur against...

collage 59 1 collage 59 1
News14 hours ago

“It’s a worrying trend” – MOT & KPDN in Talks to Ban the Sale of “Dummy Buckles” in the Market

The Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) are discussing banning the...

collage 57 1 collage 57 1
News16 hours ago

US Plane With 80 Passengers Flips Upside Down & Crashes at Canadian Airport While Trying to Land

A Delta Air Lines plane skidded off the runway and flipped over while landing at Pearson International Airport in Toronto...

collage 73 collage 73
News19 hours ago

Indian Woman Allegedly Kills & Dismembers Own Son Due to His Disturbing Sexual Tendencies

A man in New Delhi, India is said to have sexually assaulted his aunt. This indecent behaviour resulted in his...

collage 54 1 collage 54 1
News20 hours ago

Setia Alam Mall Shooter Tracked Down & Killed in Police Shootout at Pulau Ketam Hotel

Previously, a shooting went down at a shopping mall in Setia Alam, Shah Alam, around 10 PM, throwing the place...

My Post 1 2025 02 17T172100.668 My Post 1 2025 02 17T172100.668
News2 days ago

Fire at Pattaya Cannabis Cultivation Centre Leaves Residents & Tourists in “High Spirits”

The popular city of Pattaya, Thailand, allegedly heard echoes of laughter on February 13 (Thursday), following a fire at a...

collage 53 1 collage 53 1
News2 days ago

SJKC Schools in 2 States Have ZERO Chinese Pupils Enrolled in Year 1, Rely on Other Races to Survive

A Chinese primary school in central Johor and Perlis are now relying on students from other ethnic groups for support...

My Post 1 2025 02 17T154547.905 My Post 1 2025 02 17T154547.905
News2 days ago

PDRM: Court Held British Man’s Passport After RM7 Parking Dispute Until Case Was Classified as DNAA

Last week, it was reported that a British tourist claimed to be stuck in Malaysia following a parking lot dispute...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY