Many laud court’s decision, call for indoor smoking ban to be strictly enforced

Don’t light up: The indoor smoking band still stands after the Federal Court threw out a case challenging the law. — K.T. GOH/The Star

PETALING JAYA: The government’s indoor smoking ban should now be strictly enforced, say non-smokers, restaurateurs and health experts after the Federal Court threw out a case challenging the law.

While they supported the ban, eatery owners urged the government to review penalties imposed on restaurants where smokers were caught flouting the law.