Smoking ban: ‘Only uniformed officials can act’


PUTRAJAYA: Only Health Ministry officers in uniform are allowed to take action against errant smokers, says minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzul­kefly Ahmad.

“The authorised officers will wear a uniform which includes a black vest, with the ministry’s name and logo emblazoned on it.

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