I know smoking ban at open-air eateries is unpopular, but health comes first, says Dr Dzulkefly


  • Nation
  • Sunday, 16 Dec 2018

IPOH: Despite being "unpopular" for the move to ban smoking at open-air eateries, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says the health of the people was more important.

"I know I am not popular after the announcement was made to ban smoking at such places beginning January next year," said the Health Minister.

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