Today’s program will be presented in Arabic and English, with subtitles in Arabic, Aulacese (Vietnamese), Chinese, English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay، Mongolian Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Thai.

A country that upholds the values of peace by abolishing its army..
A president who rescued thousands of refugees’ lives..
A former US vice president who brings the world’s attention to global warming…
A celebrity who advocates for human rights…
An animal lover who works tirelessly for the defenseless…
An international organization that provides humanitarian aid regardless of national boundaries…
A worldwide humanitarian agency that protects human life and alleviates suffering (Red Cross)

These are among some of the distinguished people, countries and organizations in our present day society that have made a positive difference on our planet through their noble actions.

For the purpose of recognizing these caring actions, and in response to the reports about many positive developments in the world, Supreme Master Ching Hai founded the Shining World Leadership Award in March 2006. The pure crystal award represents the shining noble ideals of the honored individuals, nations and organizations whose pioneering work and selfless dedication have significantly contributed to the harmony and beauty of our planet.

“Thank you for this award and most significantly, thank you for the work you’ve done and are doing, and are encouraging others to do to awaken humanity to its responsibility – to live a compassionate life and to do so in honoring the spirit in all beings.”

The founder of the Shining World Leadership Award, Supreme Master Ching Hai, is a world- renowned spiritual leader, humanitarian and artist, who herself has brought immense benefits to the world through her inspiring words and shining example. Supreme Master Ching Hai’s own selfless service and devotion to all beings have been highly lauded by world leaders and governments.

She also brings love around the world where there is hate. She brings hope where there is despair, and she brings understanding where there is misunderstanding. We don't have enough people like the Supreme Master. If we had somebody like her in every country in the world, we will have eternal peace, eternal love.

For decades, Supreme Master Ching Hai has exemplified unconditional love through her worldwide humanitarian work.

Love your family members wholeheartedly; sacrifice for them whenever necessary. And t1 o other members of mankind just show your love universally, and help whoever needs your help. That is the way of love.

Supreme Master Ching Hai’s wisdom and compassion have been a source of inspiration for countless people worldwide. And she further encourages positive work through the Shining World Leadership Award. Thank you, Shining World Leaders!

Greetings bright viewers. In recent years, countries across the globe have been quickly adopting smoke-free policies to safeguard the well-being of their citizens. In Jordan, a bold tobacco control policy has been implemented since 2009. The legislation, called the Public Health Law, went into full force on May 25, 2010.

Through the enforcement of the law, the air has remained smoke-free and clear in public places, including hospitals, schools, cinemas, libraries, public buildings, public transport vehicles, airports, restaurants, etc. Anyone who is caught smoking in a prohibited place may be fined 15-25 Jordanian dinars (US$21-35). Severe cases such as smoking in a pre-school may result in imprisonment for a term of one week to one month.

We are doing a lot to improve our habits especially with the smoking, and we have rules for this. And we are going to stop the smoking in Jordan. And I hope we are now preparing many things to improve our habit, to improve our rules to stop the smoking.

Inshallah (God willing).

According to Jordanian Health Ministry statistics, smoking afflicts approximately one third of adults in the country. Each year, 35 million dinars (approximately US$50 million) are spent by consumers on tobacco products. The nation’s smoking-related medical expenses amount to almost the same cost.

Moreover, the study shows that two-thirds of Jordanian children are exposed to second-hand smoke, which is proven to be even more harmful than smoking itself. Further, smoking rates among young people also have been high in Jordan. An estimated one-fifth of Jordanian children between ages 13-18 are smokers. Jordanian Minister of Health Dr. Nayef Al-Fayez expressed his deep concern for the health of his co-citizens.

In fact, smoking is a very harmful habit in terms of health and finance. So, it must be kept under control. In fact, we’ve got laws on the subject of smoking; we will apply all the regulations concerning it. Cancers caused by smoking cost a lot as well as smoking. So, in the future, we are going to stop this bad habit. Inshallah.

Aiming to reduce smoking among the young population, the ministry initiated a campaign by printing 10,000 posters publicizing the Public Health Law, which prohibits tobacco sales to persons under age 18. The posters are distributed to shop owners, and the ministry inspectors carry out follow-up visits to make sure the law is followed by all people.

I wish for all young people to stay away from smoking. It is a bad habit. In fact, it is a harmful habit. Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer, which has killed many people. Especially in the last few years, the number of cancer patients has increased. This indicates that we need to make laws; we have made actually a smoking ban law and we need to apply it as quick as possible.

When we return, we’ll find out more about the smoke-free policy initiated by Jordan’s Health Ministry headed by His Excellency Dr. Nayef Al-Fayez, honored recipient of the Shining World Leadership Award. Please stay tuned to Supreme Master Television.

Welcome back to our program featuring the honored Shining World Leadership Award recipient, His Excellency Dr. Nayef Al-Fayez, Jordan’s distinguished Minister of Health. Jordan’s comprehensive smoking ban is just one of the means of the Health Ministry to discourage people from smoking. The ministry also cooperates with the Education Ministry and an anti-smoking nongovernmental organization to educate young people about the hazards of smoking.

Together, they have held lectures for children of ages 10 and above, encouraging them to play sports and manage their pocket money. For those who are already addicted to smoking, the Ministry of Health provides consultations and free nicotine substitutes. The result has been quite encouraging among those who participated in the program.

For smokers, smoking cessation is sometimes a little bit not easy. But we have to start. That is, we’ll start, inshallah (God willing), smoking cessation, to stop this bad habit which causes harm in terms of health and finance.

As reported by the Amman n ewspaper, “The Star,” such an anti-smoking law has been welcomed by the citizens. One non-smoker said, “I think it’s great that we finally have a law that bans smoking in public places. It’s really awful to inhale all that smoke and it makes a lot of people uncomfortable to be in foggy closed places where everyone smokes cigarettes or argeelah (smoking device).”

At the 56th session of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean, Jordan was recognized by the United Nations agency for her smoke-free efforts. Jordanian Health Minister Nayef Al-Fayez, who is also head of the country’s delegation for the 56th session, accepted the award.

For his visionary efforts in establishing a smoke-free society to promote the health of his co-citizens, Supreme Master Ching Hai honored Dr. Nayef Al-Fayez with the Shining World Leadership Award. The award presentation ceremony was honorably attended by the Jordanian ambassador to the United Nations and several other officials. The following is an excerpt of the letter of appreciation addressed to His Excellency from Supreme Master Ching Hai.

“Your Excellency, It is with great pleasure and gratitude that we present to Jordan the Shining World Leadership Award. This Award is presented in recognition of your landmark legislation to reduce smoking and promote the health and wellbeing of the citizens. Your visionary and courageous stance is having a beneficial effect domestically and is also helping other states to join the assembly of noble nations fighting tobacco addiction.

Jordan’s new cabinet… took the first step towards a new clean-aired country announcing that smoking in public places such as the airport, malls and tourist-related restaurants was banned from March 2009. For excellent governance, for inspiring constructive change towards a healthier world, and for being a dedicated and noble role model, we hereby a1pplaud and celebrate the great deeds of Jordan and the esteemed Minister of Health, Your Excellency Dr. Nayef Al-Fayez. With Great Honour, Love and Blessings, Supreme Master Ching Hai”

Thank you, thank you very much. Thank you.

Along with the letter, Dr. Nayef Al-Fayez was also presented a crystal plaque and other gifts, including Supreme Master Ching Hai’s #1 international bestselling books, CDs, DVDs, and vegan chocolates.

Awesome! Thank you very much.

You’re very welcome.

It’s my pleasure and responsibility in Jordan to do this work, and we are going to forbid the cigarettes in all the places as well as in the traffic, and buses as well as in the trains. And we are going to forbid in the malls and all the governmental places. And we started on 25th of May to force all the people – don’t smoke at all. This is starting from 25th of May. (That’s great.) Thank you very much for your presents. Thank you.

As rising temperatures pose serious threats to human health, Dr. Nayef Al-Fayez also spoke of the importance of implementing environmental protection and mitigation measures.

We are taking steps ahead in this field so that we can educate these people in regard to the seriousness of these problems which endangers, as you say, human health. In fact, we have to put regulations and laws to improve the environment and reduce the human health risk in this society.

Thank you.

Peace be upon you. Peace be upon you, God bless.

Our salute and respectful appreciation, Your Excellency Dr. Nayef Al-Fayez, the caring Ministry of Health, and Jordan for your proactive and determined actions to improve the lives of your people. May your measures continue to be successful as countries everywhere likewise work towards a smoke-free, happier world.

Thank you for your company on our program featuring this honored recipient of the Shining World Leadership Award. Now, please stay tuned to Supreme Master Television for Words of Wisdom, after Noteworthy News. May you and your loved ones be blessed with abundant health and joy.