PETALING JAYA: Some errant smokers are still lighting up despite the smoking ban and fines having been in force for over four years, say eateries.
They urge the Health Ministry to carry out more enforcement and awareness campaigns to realise the goal of making Malaysia a smoke-free nation.
“When they are too deep into the habit, they lose awareness about the consequences of their actions and do not realise that they are nurturing an addictive and bad habit,” he said. Petaling Jaya Coffee Shop Association president Keu Kok Ming said while compliance was generally good, there were still some incidents of customers trying to light up despite knowing they were not allowed to do so.
Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control secretary-general Muhammad Sha’ani Abdullah said compliance with the smoking ban would need leadership by example. Muhammad Sha’ani added that social change would require an undertaking from the whole of society – from parents and educators to public policies.
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