Errant smokers proving to be the bane of smoking ban


Ignoring the signs: Eatery owners are urging the Health Ministry to ramp up enforcement to stop smokers from lighting up at the table.

PETALING JAYA: Some errant smokers are still lighting up despite the smoking ban and fines having been in force for over four years, say eateries.

They urge the Health Ministry to carry out more enforcement and awareness campaigns to realise the goal of making Malaysia a smoke-free nation.

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