Smokers in Sibu compounded RM89,500
SIBU: A total of 358 compound notices amounting to RM89,500 have been issued by the Sibu Divisional Health Office from Jan 1 to Sept 17 this year. The compounds were issued under the Control of Tobacco Product Regulations 2004 following inspections on 179 food premises. A spokesman for the Divisional Health Office said there has […]
Mayor warns against smoking at eateries
BY NUR SHAZREENA ALI & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY KUCHING: Smokers have been warned against lighting up at eateries. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said they should smoke at designated areas or further away. “We don’t know when the Health Department will carry out spot checks and take action. If you […]
Smoking ban remains
KUCHING: Smoking ban at eateries is still in place, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. “It does not mean that (eateries) can do away with all the other regulations while they observe social distancing and personal hygiene. Other regulations are still in place, including the smoking ban” he said at the Sarawak […]
MCC mulls stations for puffers
MIRI: The city Council (MCC) will carry out a study within this month to establish smoking stations for puffers following the ban on smoking at eateries nationwide beginning Jan 1 this year. Mayor Adam Yii said the council plans to provide areas to accommodate smokers following the implementation of the no-smoking policy by the Ministry […]
