Kuala Lampur, March 18 -- As a retailer grappling with the upcoming tobacco display ban, I, like many others in the industry, am deeply concerned about the uncertainty surrounding its implementation.

Convenience stores and small mom-and-pop outlets, already struggling with tight margins, now face the daunting challenge of complying with new regulations - without clear guidance or financial support from the government.

At present, retailers are in the dark about the specifics. Who will bear the cost of modifications - retailers themselves, tobacco manufacturers, or a shared responsibility?

Many small stores, with limited space and resources, find it especially difficult to invest in compliant display solutions such as automated dispense...