CAMERON HIGHLANDS (Bernama): A RM500 fine will be imposed on first-time offenders who flout the no-smoking rule at food premises. Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye said the penalty will apply only to smokers who still break the rule despite being given repeated verbal warnings. "First-time offenders will be issued a fine by Health Officers in the district and must be paid within two weeks. Meanwhile, Lee regretted the incident where a waiter was slapped for reminding a group of smokers against smoking at a restaurant in Shah Alam on Tuesday (Jan 1). Lee said this during a working visit at Hospital Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom, here, Friday (Jan 4).

Source: The Star January 04, 2019 13:30 UTC