Smokers in Sabah beware: Starting Jan 1,2020, action will be taken on those who light up at eateries

(From third right) Datuk Christina Rundi and Datuk Frankie Poon giving an eatery operator the no-smoking sign while reminding them not to allow patrons to light up in the premises.

KOTA KINABALU: After a year of educating the public on not smoking at eateries, the Health Ministry will no longer tolerate or compromise on those who refuse to abide by the law, starting Jan 1,2020.

Sabah Health and People’s Wellbeing Minister Datuk Frankie Poon said smokers and premise operators have had ample time to get used to the law since it was introduced early this year.