Power to enforce with councils too

The sight of liquor bottles strewn in public parks are a clear indication that drinking takes place in these places. — Filepic

LOCAL councils in Selangor have jurisdiction to enforce a ban on smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages in all public parks with immediate effect.

Selangor local government, public transport and new village development committee chairman Ng Sze Han said this was made possible following amendments to the Selangor Park By-law 2005.