PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): A total of 1,453 people have been issued warning letters for smoking while 3,879 others were given advice as of noon Wednesday (Jan 2) following the enforcement of the non-smoking ban at eateries. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said 611 enforcement personnel from the ministry visited 2,786 eateries, including 24-hour outlets, during that period. "Ministry enforcement personnel have been reminded not to issue compounds during the first six months and to only issue warning letters," he told a press conference at his ministry. The smoking ban at all food premises began Tuesday (Jan 1) under Regulation 11 of the Control of Tobacco Product Regulations (Amendments) 2018. Dr Dzulkefly said a majority of those issued warning letters or given advice pleaded ignorance about the ban.

Source: The Star January 02, 2019 14:37 UTC