Comply with smoking ban, help make Malaysia tobacco-free, Health Ministry tells eateries


  • Nation
  • Tuesday, 13 Nov 2018

PETALING JAYA: Eateries should comply with the impending smoking ban at all open-air restaurants in an effort to reduce tobacco consumption and make Malaysia tobacco-free by 2045. 

Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye said that ample time has been given to eatery operators to adjust since the suggestion was mooted over two years ago. 

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