Over RM170,000 fines imposed on smokers, including minors, and eatery owners

KUALA LUMPUR: Some 708 fines, amounting to RM170,200, have been issued to smokers - including minors - as well as owners of food premises following enforcement of the smoking ban at eateries from Jan 1.

As many as 2,087 Health Ministry enforcement personnel checked 6,119 food premises.