Praise for new smoking control law but more awareness needed

The Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), which came into force yesterday, has received a positive reaction from the community, especially restaurateurs who have taken steps to display no smoking signs on their premises.

However, there is a section of the community who are insensitive to the enforcement of the act and continue smoking shamelessly in public areas in blatant disregard for the no-smoking signage displayed.

A Bernama survey at several premises, especially restaurants in Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi and Kota Warisan in Sepang...