Laundromats and workplaces declared non-smoking zones effective Jan 1, says Dr Dzul

PUTRAJAYA: Starting Jan 1 next year, laundromats and workplace buildings in both government and private sectors will be designated as non-smoking areas.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad announced that these locations have been added under the Public Health Smoking Product Control Act 2024 (Act 852), which came into effect on Oct 1. This addition brings the total number of non-smoking areas to 28.