fbpx
Connect with us

News

All Open-Air Eateries Will Officially Be No-Smoking Zones Starting Midnight of 1 Jan 2019

Published

- World Of Buzz
Source: BM CARI

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

Do you often get annoyed by others blowing secondhand smoke in your face at mamak stalls? Well, that will soon be a thing of the past because the government has just announced that starting 1 January 2019, all open-air eateries will be gazetted as no-smoking zones. It’s confirmed! 

According to China Press, Deputy Health Minister Lee Boon Chye said that starting next year, all restaurants will be gazetted as non-smoking areas, regardless of whether it’s an air-conditioned restaurant or open-air hawker centre.

Ausmok1609 Seo

Source: bm cari

Currently, only these areas are gazetted as no-smoking zones:

  • Entertainment centres
  • Theatres
  • Elevators
  • Public toilets
  • Air-conditioned eateries
  • Public vehicles
  • Airports
  • Government premises
  • Any area used for the purpose of an assembly

Dr Lee added that the current law is sufficient to kick things off and no new law is needed.

“If members of the public are found smoking in these no-smoking areas, (they) will face up to RM10,000 fine or be jailed for not more than 2 years. Business owners who don’t implement this policy will be fined RM2,500,” Dr Lee said. 

This announcement was well-received by netizens who want cleaner air while enjoying their food. Some also pointed out that the policy is pointless if there’s no strict enforcement from the authorities.

This initiative is expected to start just as the clock strikes 12 when the new year is here so do take note!

What do you think about this initiative? Let us know in the comments!

 

Also read: M’sian Started Smoking at 17, Now One of the Youngest Oral Cancer Patients

Malaysian Started Smoking At 17 Now One Of The Youngest Oral Cancer Patients World Of Buzz 8

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

Feat Image Jellyfish Sabah Feat Image Jellyfish Sabah
News11 hours ago

Water Turns Red at Sabah Beach as Tens of Thousands of Jellyfish Wash Ashore in Strange Phenomenon

A strange phenomenon in Sabah has piqued the interest of Malaysians recently after photos and videos of the occurrence went...

Collage 5 9 Collage 5 9
News13 hours ago

“Stand down, you’ve made your point” – KJ Reminds Politician Who’s Criticising KK Mart Over Allah Socks Issue

“Stand down, Akmal. You’ve made your point, you’ve done well, but it’s time to stand your guys down.” In his...

My Post 1 2024 03 27T182644.900 My Post 1 2024 03 27T182644.900
News1 day ago

Anwar Ibrahim Urges Public to Stop Being Judge, Jury & Executioner Over ‘Allah’ Socks Issue

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has asked all parties not to prolong the issue of the socks with the...

My Post 1 2024 03 27T170635.860 My Post 1 2024 03 27T170635.860
News1 day ago

KKM Takes Action Against Ramadan Bazaar Vendor After Rag Was Found Inside Murtabak

With Ramadan bazaar vendors doing everything they can to put themselves ahead of the stiff competition they’re facing against other...

Feat Image Padu T20 Feat Image Padu T20
News1 day ago

Economy Ministry: T20 M’sians May Still Get Targeted Subsidies, But Only If They Register for PADU

With registration for the Central Database Hub (PADU) due in just 4 days, the Economy Ministry is now ramping up...

Collage 80 Collage 80
News2 days ago

2 JB Men Get Caught by Religious Dept for Skipping Fast & Eating Publicly, Say They’re Tired from Work

With about 2 weeks left for Ramadhan, many Muslim friends who are currently fasting must be excited for Raya which...

Feat Image Underwater Cleanup Feat Image Underwater Cleanup
News2 days ago

M’sians Band Together to Clean Up a Whopping 12.1 Tonnes of Trash from Sabah Ocean Floor

A whopping 12.1 tonnes of waste were collected from the ocean floor at 3 locations in Sabah recently thanks to...

Collage 2 8 Collage 2 8
News2 days ago

“Raya is in 2 weeks!”- PMX Wants Lower Rentals for Ramadhan Bazaar Vendors, M’sians Say it’s Too Late

The Ramadhan Bazaars in Malaysia are known for the myriads of food but unfortunately, the food markets often go viral...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY