Penang’s smoke-free plan draws ire

For a healthier society: Dr Afif said the smoke-free zone would begin at the Penang Floating Mosque and end at Bayview Beach Resort along Jalan Batu Ferringhi. He said there would also be designated smoke-free areas in of all the five districts in Penang.

GEORGE TOWN: The move to turn Batu Ferringhi into a smoke-free zone has drawn the ire from business operators along the popular tourism belt.

Food operator K. Ratha, 58, said she was worried that her business might be badly affected once the law was gazetted.