PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has conducted 25,643 enforcement operations, involving inspections of 496,247 premises nationwide, as of Nov 30, following the implementation of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852).
The ministry said a total of 160,839 compounds were issued for offences, including 67 compounds against minors for purchasing smoking products, 137,568 cases of smoking in prohibited areas, 4,886 cases of minors smoking, and 18,318 cases involving building owners or occupants.
