Smokers, take note. All highway R&R stops are set to be gazetted as “No Smoking” zones by the end of this year. This was announced by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam, who added that eateries and toilets at R&Rs will be smoke-free.
Those who want to smoke can do so at the R&R parking lots, he told reporters after launching the national-level International No Tobacco Day event in Ipoh yesterday. According to the minister, the ministry had a meeting with all highway conccesionaires and they have agreed to the proposal. “We want to implement this as soon as possible,” he said.
Smoking pedestrians, you’ve got mail too. Subramaniam revaled that KL City Hall (DBKL) will also gazette its 23 km of sheltered walkways in the city centre as smoke-free zones.
“The authorities will also be stepping up enforcement and monitoring these areas to deter people from smoking. I know that enforcement will be a challenge as it covers a large area, but it will be done. It is only through strict enforcement that we can drive our message across,” he said, adding that offenders can expect to cough up between RM250 to RM500 in fines.
The measures are part of the Ministry of Health’s target to lower the number of smokers in the country by 16%. The Global Adult Tobacco Survey 2011 indicated that 23.1%, or 4.7 million Malaysians, are smokers.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments mostly support the decision to remove 'No Smoking' zones at highway R&R, with many praising the move as a positive health measure. Some suggest designated smoking areas could be beneficial, while others criticize enforcement challenges and call for stricter laws or complete bans on smoking. Several commenters emphasize the importance of consistent enforcement and express skepticism about actual compliance, highlighting that smoking persists despite rules. There are concerns about litter and secondhand smoke, with some advocating for better monitoring and penalties. A minority view opposes outright bans, citing economic impacts and personal freedoms. Overall, the sentiment is cautiously optimistic, with a strong desire for effective enforcement and consideration of designated areas to balance smokers' rights and non-smokers' health.