Starting January 1, 2025, Malaysia will enforce a ban on smoking and vaping in workplaces, laundrettes, pubs, and nightclubs. Violators face a maximum fine of RM5,000. The ban, introduced through a Health Minister's order in September 2024, aims to protect public health.
A no-smoking sign displayed at a restaurant in Shah Alam, Selangor also clearly depicts the prohibition against the use of electronic cigarettes or vaping. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isaas a first-time user . Exclusively for Malay Mail readers: Use codeKUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 — Starting January 1, 2025, Malaysia ns who smoke or vape in office buildings, laundrettes, pubs, and nightclubs face a maximum fine of RM5,000.1.
This grace period of three months was intended to give business owners time to comply with the new rules.To recap, under the Control of Smoking Products For Public Health Act 2024, specifically Section 16, smoking or vaping in any designated non-smoking area is an offence.In addition, the owner or occupant of a non-smoking area, such as a workplace or laundrette, could also be fined up to RM5,000 if they fail to:Provide smoking facilities or equipment;4.
Owners can also contact the Health Ministry hotline via WhatsApp at 010-8608949 to report smoking violations at their premises.Yes, back on September 23, 2004, the Malaysian government introduced the Control of Tobacco Product Regulations 2004, listing
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