PETALING JAYA: It’s all systems go for the no-smoking ruling at all eateries and restaurants starting today. He reiterated that for the first six months, Health Ministry officers would not issue fines but take note of repeat offenders. “The state Health Departments will also be working with local councils to enforce the smoking ban,” he said. — BernamaDr Dzulkefly’s deputy, Dr Lee Boon Chye, said the ministry’s 5,008 health officers and assistant health officers would start to make their rounds. Related stories:Smoking ban blowing rings of confusionSabah defers ban pending a decision by state Cabinet‘Rights of smokers should also be considered’No-smoking rule will be successfully implemented, says Selangor govtKuantan eatery owners pledge to respect smoking ban

Source: The Star December 31, 2018 23:23 UTC