Background and context: “Kiddie packs”–packs of 10 or fewer cigarettes–have been banned in Malaysia in 2010. In August 2017, however, tobacco control civil society organizations (CSOs) were informed that the tobacco industry had approached the Malaysian government on this issue, claiming that a “return” would increase the government’s tobacco tax revenue. Unfortunately, this news was not formalised and CSOs were not allowed to reveal the source. We thus could not implement direction action organizing, and the media is much less likely to respond to “smoke without fires”. Aim: To stop the return of kiddie packs. Strategy/Tactics: Through discussions on a WhatsApp group, CSOs launched a “divide and conquer” battle. After a CSO took the risk and leaked the information to media (without revealing its source), many groups built on the voice, and “smoked out” the enemy. A few CSOs tackled a different front, including using social media to gather voices, rallying the support of policymakers, other ministers, and nonhealth civil societies, and coordinating a visit to the government. Program/Policy process: After a CSO disclosed the “kiddie pack” news to the largest selling daily newspaper, many groups followed up with interviews, media statements and letters. Meantime, another CSO reached out to its network of policymakers and nonhealth CSOs for support, and sent briefing points or draft “letters to the government” with key messages that tailored to the senders´ specialty (human rights, environment, etc.) When a protobacco retailer announced it had 3200 signatures from their members, one CSO launched an online petition on its Facebook page, shared the effects of kiddie packs on adolescents, and gathered 10 times the signature within a month. The final effort was a visit to the government - a tactic used by the e-cigarette industry previously - to submit the signatures and statement. Outcomes: The “leak” resulted in a front page coverage, allowing the Health Minister to state his views, and other CSOs to use it as a platform to voice their protest. It was also publicised in mainstream as well as online news in different languages. Within two weeks, the tobacco industry finally revealed its intention, and coordinated its media responses through its supporters. Each of these responses were met - point by point–by CSOs, resulting in at least 20 published “letters”. Nearly 40,400 (online and offline) signatures were gathered, representing 57 CSOs. To date, kiddie packs have not made a “return”. What was learned: Instant messaging applications and social media tools can replace meetings and on-the-ground efforts, especially when CSOs lack funds, time, and human resources. Also, great campaigns should consist of general (e.g., writing to the media) as well as specialized (social media, networking with policymakers) efforts. This allows different CSOs to focus their strengths, avoid redundant tasks or “working in silos”, and have every contribution count.

Abstrak: Penularan wabak COVID-19 telah memberi kesan langsung kepada sektor pendidikan yang mengalami perubahan yang besar sama ada dari aspek operasi, kemudahan prasarana mahupun proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran. Pandemik COVID-19 yang merupakan penyakit yang mudah merebak terutamanya kepada manusia. Kajian ini adalah bertujuan untuk mereka bentuk Garis Panduan Persekolahan Berasaskan Penjarakan Fizikal Pandemik COVID-19. Kutipan data dijalankan melalui kaedah NGT dan Fuzzy Delphi Method. Seramai 40 orang pakar dalam bidang pendidikan, perubatan dan keselamatan terlibat dalam pembangunan dan penilaian Garis Panduan Persekolahan Berasaskan Penjarakan Fizikal Pandemik COVID-19. Kajian menunjukkan bahawa bentuk persekolahan berasaskan penjarakan fizikal meliputi model persekolahan, kemudahan fizikal kelas dan keselamatan, kebersihan dan kesihatan warga sekolah. Selain itu, dapatan kajian ini juga memberi input baru tatacara pembukaan sekolah pada masa pandemik Covid-19.Implikasinya menerusi kerangka ini, pengurusan dan pelaksanaan pembukaan sekolah dapat dilaksanakan dengan selamat dan berkesan sepanjang tempoh Pandemik COVID-19 Abstract : The spread of the COVID-19 epidemic has had a direct impact on the education sector which has undergone significant changes in terms of operations, infrastructure facilities and teaching and learning processes. COVID-19 pandemic is a disease that is easily spread especially to humans. This study aims to design the Physical Distancing Schooling Model Guidelines On COVID-19 Pandemic. Data collection was carried out through NGT method and Fuzzy Delphi Method. A total of 40 experts in the field of education, medicine and safety were involved in the development and evaluation of the Physical Distancing Schooling Model Guidelines On COVID-19 Pandemic. Studies showed that the form of schooling based on physical distancing included the school model, classroom physical and safety facilities, and hygiene and health of the school community. In addition, the findings of this study also provided new inputs on school opening procedures during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The implication is that through this framework, the management and implementation of school reopening can be implemented safely and effectively during the COVID-19 Pandemic period.