Correction: The minimum age to smoke in Singapore has already been raised to 21 years old since 1st January 2021.

MOH Press Release: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/minimum-legal-age-for-tobacco-raised-to-21-years-old-from-1-january-2021

Naomi Ong is a youth volunteer with Tobacco Free Generation International Ltd (TFG).

Today, 31st May, is World No Tobacco Day. You can watch my interview with Dr. Koong Heng Nung, Founder of TFG on their vision and mission to protect future generation from all tobacco products. Check out Ep. 18 of the show.

Youtube interview with Dr. Koong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AY8RWPdBuI

Learn more about TFG's Vision & Mission!
Website: https://www.tobaccofreegen.com/

Dr. Koong suggested I get Naomi on the show to hear a youth volunteer perspective on TFG's vision. I was happy to! Naomi and I discussed if it's still seen as cool to be smoking today, her concerns on the environmental impact of the tobacco industry, and more.

0:00 JJ's Introduction
0:36 Naomi's Introduction
1:06 Volunteering with TFG
3:36 What does the TFG Vision Mean to Her?
5:02 Is it Still Cool to be Smoking as a Teenager?

6:09 Why do Teenagers Pick Up Smoking?
7:16 Teenagers Vaping
7:57 Is Naomi Curious about Smoking/Vaping?
8:53 Smokers' Culture
9:58 Concern about the Implementation of TFG

11:09 Environmental Concerns of the Tobacco Industry
12:45 Thoughts on Dr. Koong's Work with TFG
16:00 Outro

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JJ's Post Production Notes "It's always refreshing talking to the younger generation. They are full of ideas, and the world is their oyster. Naomi came across as smart, kind and hardworking. I met her at Dr. Koong's clinic and saw her leadership skills in action as well. She's working on a video contest for TFG International and has good work to do alongside Dr. Koong. I wish her all the best for her studies as well! " -JJ