Shisha cafe operators are concerned because food sales alone will not be able to sustain their business. — Photos: YAP CHEE HONG/The Star
THE Federal Territory Health Department (JKWP) is planning to launch a major crackdown on shisha cafes in Kuala Lumpur in relation to the smoking ban at eateries.
Department director Dr Param Jeeth Singh told StarMetro that the crackdown was supposed to take place last month, but somehow the operators got wind of the exercise and the coronavirus outbreak required immediate attention.
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Shisha cafe operators are concerned because food sales alone will not be able to sustain their business. — Photos: YAP CHEE HONG/The Star
Besides tobacco products, vape and shisha with nicotine are also included in the smoking ban on eateries which was enforced from Jan 1.
Some shisha operators claim that their flavoured molasses do not contain nicotine.
Halab Castle Restaurant manager Joy says 40% of the restaurant’s sales are from shisha.
Shisha products on display at a mini mart in Bukit Bintang. Some restaurant owners are uncertain if shisha products that do not contain nicotine will be affected by the smoking ban.
Shisha products on display at a mini mart in Bukit Bintang. Some restaurant owners are uncertain if shisha products that do not contain nicotine will be affected by the no smoking ban.
An employee at Madfoon Palace in Bukit Bintang showing the flavoured herbal blend used in shisha.
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