Errant smokers who ignore RM250 summons risk RM10,000 fine or jail if hauled to court


KUALA LUMPUR: Errant smokers who are issued a RM250 summons from July 1 for flouting no-smoking rule in eateries risk paying up to RM10,000 if they are hauled up to court, says Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye.

"We will be imposing a maximum RM250 fine to smokers that are issued summonses this July 1.

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