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Chinese pharmacist who made e-cigs possible

Daily Express

2 days ago

Health
Daily Express

Chinese pharmacist who made e-cigs possible

Published on: Monday, July 21, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jul 21, 2025 By: David Thien Text Size: Hon Lik puffs on an electronic tobacco pipe. - AFP pic. WARSAW: Electronic cigarettes would not be around today had a Chinese pharmacist not decide to do something about his smoking habit back in 2001. Hon Lik who was using high-dose nicotine patches to stop smoking devised a system on a large console using food additives as solvents. Advertisement The challenge was managing to scale the mechanism down to a miniature size, suitable for a hand-held cigarette-sized device, and getting the right dose of nicotine while also getting the right odours from additives. A year earlier he developed the idea of using a piezoelectric ultrasound-emitting element to vaporise a pressurised jet of liquid containing nicotine diluted in a propylene glycol solution. Hon also proposed placing the liquid in a disposable plastic cartridge, which serves as a reservoir and mouthpiece. These inventions are the basis of the present-day electronic cigarettes which many wanting to kick the habit rely on. Hon patented his device in China and the first electronic cigarette was manufactured that same year in Beijing. The story of Hon Lik was documented at the 12th Global Forum on Nicotine (GFN 2025) at the Warsaw Presidential Hotel from June 19 to 21. Hon Lik accepted patronage of the Global Forum on Nicotine in 2015, which offers a platform for debate and information-sharing, while remaining focussed on the ultimate goal of tobacco harm reduction: accelerating the end of smoking-related death and disease. More than 8 million out of some 1.3 billion who still smoke die yearly. Scientific data show that the primary cause is high levels of Harmful and Potentially Harmful Constituents or HPHCs in smoke formed during the combustion of tobacco. According to Dr Mark Tyndall, the author of 'Vaping – Behind the Smoke and Fears', there are more than one billion smokers globally and the vast majority would die prematurely from smoking-related diseases. 'What people don't know is that there is a cure: vaping. Vaping is a non-toxic way to deliver the nicotine that smokers need without the disease-producing byproducts of burning tobacco. 'Compared with cigarettes, any health risks associated with vaping are very small,' he told the 12th Global Forum on Nicotine 2025 where he launched his book. PMI's Scientific Engagement Manager Markus Stratman told Daily Express during a media engagement at PMI's state-of-the-art research and development centre, The Cube, that nicotine patches sold in pharmacies have limited success in curbing smoking. This is because smokers do not experience the necessary level of nicotine delivery to effectively address their cravings. Harm reduction is an evidence-based public health approach grounded in human rights. It consists of pragmatic policies, regulations and actions that reduce health risks to individuals and communities by, for example, providing access to safer forms of products or substances, or encouraging less risky behaviours. Harm reduction does not focus on the eradication of products or behaviours, recognising that prohibition often leads to unintended consequences. Evidence-based, it first emerged during the 1980s HIV/AIDS crisis, successfully helping reduce transmission with advice on safer sex and interventions like needle exchange for people who use drugs. The Global Forum on Nicotine (GFN) has been held yearly since 2014. It is the only international conference to focus on the role of safer nicotine products in helping people switch from smoking combustible cigarettes. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia

2025 Livesport Prague Open 2021: Palicova [173rd] vs. Hon [128th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview

USA Today

4 days ago

Sport
USA Today

2025 Livesport Prague Open 2021: Palicova [173rd] vs. Hon [128th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview

Priscilla Hon (No. 128) will meet Barbora Palicova (No. 173) in the Round of 32 at the Livesport Prague Open 2021 on Monday, July 21. The match is set as even, with Palicova and Hon each having -110 odds to win. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 2:35 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Barbora Palicova vs. Priscilla Hon matchup info Watch the Tennis Channel and more sports on Fubo! Palicova vs. Hon Prediction Based on the implied probility from the moneyline, Palicova has a 52.4% to win. Palicova vs. Hon Betting Odds Palicova vs. Hon matchup performance & stats

Chicken rice chain hails Sabah government's poultry decision

Daily Express

05-07-2025

Business
Daily Express

Chicken rice chain hails Sabah government's poultry decision

Published on: Saturday, July 05, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 05, 2025 Text Size: Hon said if Sabah's poultry industry could develop in a large-scale, standardised, and Halal-compliant manner, it would not only meet the growing demands of local Muslim consumers but also position Sabah for Asean and Middle Eastern markets. Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Government's decision to position poultry farming as a core pillar of its agricultural revolution reflects both foresight and firm commitment to food security. This initiative also brings renewed hope and opportunities for local food industry players, said the Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) Sabah. MCCC has been actively promoting the development of the local agricultural value chain and food production sector. Advertisement Committee member and founder of the A1 Chicken Rice restaurant chain, Benny Hon Fook Peng, said the vision outlined by State Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industries Minister Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan to make Sabah the largest poultry-producing State is a strategically significant move. It would not only enhance Sabah's food security but also offer broad and long-term development potential for local F&B operators and rural communities. 'As players in the F&B sector, we've long struggled with volatile costs, inconsistent supply and heavy reliance on external sources. 'This policy direction is expected to boost local poultry supply, encourage more stable pricing mechanisms, and build a more resilient supply chain,' Hon said. He noted that consistent supply and quality of chicken meat are critical factors for the sustainability of chicken rice businesses. 'As a local chicken rice operator in Sabah, if we can obtain a steady supply of high-quality poultry – especially meat that meets Halal certification standards – we'll be able to maintain food quality and pricing while better serving a diverse customer base. 'Chicken rice may seem like a humble dish, but behind it lies the livelihood of countless business owners and daily consumers. What we serve is not just a meal – it is job creation, community economic stimulation, Halal food culture promotion, and a reflection of Sabah's warm and hospitable spirit.' Hon said if Sabah's poultry industry could develop in a large-scale, standardised, and Halal-compliant manner, it would not only meet the growing demands of local Muslim consumers but also position Sabah for Asean and Middle Eastern markets. 'It will create a new economic ecosystem around poultry farming including processing, cold-chain logistics, feed production, packaging, veterinary services, and more. As a committee member of MCCC Sabah, he also urged the Government to maintain close dialogue with industry players and business chambers when rolling out policies. 'For policies to take root, they must be grounded in reality. 'We hope the government will address the operational challenges faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and introduce support such as financing assistance, smallholder training, Halal certification guidance, market linkage platforms, and logistics subsidies ensuring benefits at all levels.' He said MCCC Sabah will continue to play its role as a bridge, helping member companies connect with government resources, training opportunities, and Halal compliance standards. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia

Sabah's poultry push: A game-changer for food security and F&B growth

Borneo Post

04-07-2025

Business
Borneo Post

Sabah's poultry push: A game-changer for food security and F&B growth

Hon Fook Peng KOTA KINABALU (July 4): The Sabah state government's decision to position poultry farming as a core pillar of its agricultural revolution reflects both foresight and firm commitment to food security. This initiative also brings renewed hope and opportunities for local food industry players. Under the leadership of Datuk Dexter Lau, the Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) Sabah has been actively promoting the development of the local agricultural value chain and food production sector. Committee member and founder of the A1 Chicken Rice restaurant chain, Benny Hon Fook Peng, said the vision outlined by Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industries Minister Datuk Seri Jeffrey — to make Sabah the country's largest poultry-producing state — is a strategically significant move. It will not only enhance Sabah's food security but also offer broad and long-term development potential for local F&B operators and rural communities. 'As players in the F&B sector, we've long struggled with volatile costs, inconsistent supply, and heavy reliance on external sources. I fully welcome this policy direction. It is expected to boost local poultry supply, encourage more stable pricing mechanisms, and build a more resilient supply chain,' Hon said in a statement today. He noted that consistent supply and quality of chicken meat are critical factors for the sustainability of chicken rice businesses. 'As a local chicken rice operator in Sabah, if we can obtain a steady supply of high-quality poultry especially meat that meets Halal certification standards — we'll be able to maintain food quality and pricing while better serving a diverse customer base. 'Chicken rice may seem like a humble dish, but behind it lies the livelihood of countless business owners and daily consumers. What we serve is not just a meal — it is job creation, community economic stimulation, Halal food culture promotion, and a reflection of Sabah's warm and hospitable spirit.' Hon further explained that if Sabah's poultry industry could develop in a large-scale, standardized, and Halal-compliant manner, it would not only meet the growing demands of local Muslim consumers but also position Sabah to export Halal poultry products to ASEAN and Middle Eastern markets. He emphasized, 'I believe that if this agricultural revolution is strategically implemented and systematically advanced, it will not only strengthen Sabah's food security, but also create a new economic ecosystem around poultry farming — including processing, cold-chain logistics, feed production, packaging, veterinary services, and more — offering diversified employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for Sabah's youth.' As a committee member of MCCC Sabah, he also urged the government to maintain close dialogue with industry players and business chambers when rolling out policies. 'For policies to take root, they must be grounded in reality. We hope the government will address the operational challenges faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and introduce support such as financing assistance, smallholder training, Halal certification guidance, market linkage platforms, and logistics subsidies — ensuring benefits at all levels.' He added that MCCC Sabah will continue to play its role as a bridge, helping member companies connect with government resources, training opportunities, and Halal compliance standards — working together to build a vibrant future for Sabah's food and agriculture sector. Hon concluded, 'This is a highly promising beginning. With clear direction, steady progress, and collaborative efforts, Sabah has the potential to become a key player in Malaysia's national food security strategy — and even a global Halal food exporter.'

Golden day for Aussies as quartet earn Wimbledon spots

Canberra Times

27-06-2025

Sport
Canberra Times

Golden day for Aussies as quartet earn Wimbledon spots

That was as nothing, though, compared to Brisbane stalwart Hon, who had to save five match points on her serve at a set and 5-6 down against another of the game's new stars, Canadian Victoria Mboko, before she escaped to win the tiebreak and then powered past the deflated youngster in the decider.