Group slams ministry’s proposal


PETALING JAYA: The proposal by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad to impose community service work such as cleaning toilets and collecting rubbish on errant smokers has kicked up a storm on social media.

The proposal, which was accompanied by an online poll on the Health Ministry’s website, saw 93% of 20,000 voters agreeing, though criticism also came in quickly.

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