Haniff Khatri sues gov’t, Health Minister over smoking ban in private offices

PETALING JAYA: Lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla' has filed a judicial review at the Kuala Lumpur High Court regarding the smoking ban in office areas, including private ones, made by the government through the Health Ministry, which will be implemented from Jan 1. Following this, Mohamed Haniff Khatri named the Malaysian Government and the Health Minister...

Act 852 receives positive reaction from community but more awareness needed

KUALA LUMPUR: The Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), which came into force on Tuesday (Oct 1), has received a positive reaction from the community, especially restaurant traders most of whom have taken steps to display no smoking signs in their premises. However, there is a section of the community who...