Over 11,000 summons issued to errant smokers so far in 2022, says KJ


PUTRAJAYA: A total of 11,133 summons have been handed out to those found smoking in restricted areas from the start of the year until April 6, says Khairy Jamaluddin.

The Health Minister said 28,835 premises had also been inspected as of March 15, with 1,450 complaints on smoking in restricted areas received through the Health Ministry’s WhatsApp line.

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