The Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill will be brought to the cabinet meeting next week for approval before being tabled in Parliament, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

Khairy said at the cabinet meeting, ministers would have the opportunity to exchange views and present their arguments and he would also be able to give an explanation.

He said this was the first step to convincing the cabinet and winning their support to enable him to table the bill in Parliament.