Gov't bans slimming ads, tells women to exercise

foray · 04-12-2002, 04:15 AM

In Malaysian news:

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The government has asked television stations to halt advertisements for slimming products, telling women to exercise instead in order to stay in shape, reports said today.

The information ministry has told national Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) to stop airing misleading advertisements on beauty products such as to reduce tummies and appealed to private stations to do the same, The Sun daily said.

The ministry's parliamentary secretary Zainuddin Maidin was quoted as telling parliament that women should exercise regularly if they need to slim down and not be influenced by such modern "bomoh" (witch doctors).

"We ask the private sector not to put out nonsensical ads on beauty as they are misleading. People should not be taken in by such advertisements," he said.

Advertisements aired over RTM are subjected to the Advertisement Code but the law does not cover those shown over private stations.

Information ministry officials were not available for comment.

Advertisements for beauty aids are a common feature in Malaysia's late night television programmes.

What do you think?

foray

Angela Harlem · 04-12-2002, 05:10 AM

I think its about bloody time! I dont know how it works in Malaysia or anywhere, but here if a product is not approved by the AMA its basically not going to work. So I think people who are dumb enough to buy them should be more careful with how they can be misled.

Exercise and good food. How hard can it really be to understand? I know sometimes it can be extremely hard to actually lose weight this way, but its the only way that is going to be good for you.

sulawesigirl4 · 04-12-2002, 07:56 AM

That's flippin awesome! I agree with Angie. lmao. Modern witch doctors indeed.

zooropamanda · 04-12-2002, 12:06 PM

that rocks furry!

ok now get those dudes to influence the media all over the world and girls will stop killing themselves!!!!!

pax · 04-12-2002, 03:20 PM

From an American who thinks it's hysterical that we allow ads for "slimming products" but not for hard liquor...good for Malaysia.

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The Wanderer · 04-14-2002, 12:56 AM

it's bullocks man, slimming products helped me get down from 350 to a comfortable 280

I'll tell ya man, it's allowed me to go out and win various body building awards, I have even starred in some Hollywood films, did you see me in What's Eating Gilbert Grape?

U2Bama · 04-14-2002, 01:12 AM

I can help you reach MILLIONS and MILLIONS of people just by placing a simple ad in newspapers...

wannabe · 04-14-2002, 11:30 AM

Has anybody heard of those drinks that claim they can make you lose ten pounds in 48hrs? The thought of losing ten pounds in that amount of time seems extremely dangerous.

Spiral_Staircase · 04-15-2002, 03:08 PM

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Originally posted by U2Bama:
I can help you reach MILLIONS and MILLIONS of people just by placing a simple ad in newspapers...

**KhanadaRhodes** · 04-16-2002, 02:27 AM

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Originally posted by wannabe:
Has anybody heard of those drinks that claim they can make you lose ten pounds in 48hrs?

maybe they do it by slicing off your head?

04-12-2002, 05:10 AM	#2
Angela Harlem Jesus Online Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: a glass castle Posts: 30,163 Local Time: 12:36 PM	I think its about bloody time! I dont know how it works in Malaysia or anywhere, but here if a product is not approved by the AMA its basically not going to work. So I think people who are dumb enough to buy them should be more careful with how they can be misled. Exercise and good food. How hard can it really be to understand? I know sometimes it can be extremely hard to actually lose weight this way, but its the only way that is going to be good for you. __________________

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04-12-2002, 07:56 AM	#3
sulawesigirl4 Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,415 Local Time: 08:36 PM	That's flippin awesome! I agree with Angie. lmao. Modern witch doctors indeed.

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zooropamanda Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Smile, you're reading my post Posts: 6,515 Local Time: 11:36 AM	that rocks furry! ok now get those dudes to influence the media all over the world and girls will stop killing themselves!!!!!

04-12-2002, 03:20 PM	#5
pax ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ewen's new American home Posts: 11,412 Local Time: 09:36 PM	From an American who thinks it's hysterical that we allow ads for "slimming products" but not for hard liquor...good for Malaysia. ------------------ If you cannot live together in here, you cannot live together out there, let me tell ya. --Bono You've got to cry without weeping, talk without speaking, scream without raising your voice... --Bono

04-14-2002, 12:56 AM	#6
The Wanderer Kid A Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Holy Roman Empire Posts: 5,271 Local Time: 08:36 PM	it's bullocks man, slimming products helped me get down from 350 to a comfortable 280 I'll tell ya man, it's allowed me to go out and win various body building awards, I have even starred in some Hollywood films, did you see me in What's Eating Gilbert Grape?

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U2Bama Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Gulf Coast State of Mine Posts: 3,405 Local Time: 08:36 PM	I can help you reach MILLIONS and MILLIONS of people just by placing a simple ad in newspapers...

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wannabe War Child Join Date: May 2001 Location: Athens, Ohio Posts: 734 Local Time: 05:36 PM	Has anybody heard of those drinks that claim they can make you lose ten pounds in 48hrs? The thought of losing ten pounds in that amount of time seems extremely dangerous.