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MOH: Over RM1.2 Million Worth of Compounds for Smoking Offences Were Issued Last Month

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The Ministry of Health (MOH) recently revealed that a total of 5,199 compounds for smoking offences under the Control of Tobacco Product Regulation (PPKHT) 2004 amounting to RM1,253,150 last month alone.

In a statement by Health Director-General Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan, it was further revealed that for July 2023, a total of 9,837 notices for offence had been issued to 21,429 premises inspected during the enforcement of the smoking ban.

The statement was part of MOH’s Enforcement Achievement and Legislation Under the Public Health Bill for last month, which also includes the report on the enforcement of the Destruction of Disease-Bearing Insects Act (APSPP) 1975 for the prevention of dengue fever.

Accordingly, a total of 2,644 compounds were issued under this enforcement, amounting to RM1,322,000, with an average of RM500 for each compound.

Besides that, Muhammad Radzi asserted,

“A total of 249 cases have been registered for court action and at the same time 36 cases have been convicted in court with a total fine of RM171,000,”

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He added that a total of 6,832 food premises had been inspected and 226 or 3.31% of the premises had been ordered to close under Section 11 of the Food Act 1983.

Furthermore, the temporary closure of food premises enforced by MOH is a measure to ensure the cleanliness of the premises and the food served.

So, what do you guys think of the compounds and other measures issued by MOH? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.

 

Also read: Man Condemned for Openly Vaping Inside Indoor Restaurant at KL Mall, Staff Allegedly Didn’t Stop Him

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