Over 19,000 smoking violations recorded under new Public Health Act


SUNGAI BESI: A total of 19,340 compounds have been issued against individuals under the enforcement of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852). Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (pic) said the notices were issued under Section 47 of Act 852, and amounted to RM4.8mil in compounds.  

“Under the operations, a total of 142,158 premises across the country were inspected since the Act was enforced on Oct 1, last year to Jan 31.

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