Mixed reactions to ban

A new law passed on Feb 1 stating that smoking zones in open-air public transport stops, air-conditioned food outlets and stadiums will no longer be there. – Photos by RONNIE CHIN/The Star

WITH or without smoking zones, there has to be ample enforcement of the smoking ban in all areas gazetted under the law members of the public say.

While some smokers might not welcome the new ruling on the removal of smoking zones in several public areas, those who support the ruling are saying that without proper enforcement smokers will be unfazed and choose to light up as they wish regardless of where they are.