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New Straits Times
29-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Teen fined RM400 for smoking in court complex
SEREMBAN: A teenager was fined RM400 by the magistrate's court here today for smoking within the court premises. Magistrate Nurul Azuin Mohd Talhah handed down the sentence after the 18-year-old pleaded guilty to the offence during proceedings held behind the Special Traffic Court. According to the charge, the youth who is classified as a juvenile under the law was found smoking in a no-smoking area at a government facility. The offence took place at 10.02am on Nov 18 last year at the Seremban Court Complex. He was charged under Subsection 17(1) of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), read together with Paragraph 3(9) of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health (Declaration of No-Smoking Areas or Places) Order 2024. The court ordered the teen to serve a week in jail if he failed to pay the fine. According to the facts of the case, the accused was seen smoking within the Seremban Court Complex by an Assistant Environmental Health Officer (PPKP) from the Seremban District Health Office. The officer approached the teen and informed him of the offence, after which the teenager discarded the cigarette he was holding. The prosecution was conducted by PPKP Vivig Dinesh Vigane Swaran, while the accused was unrepresented.
Malay Mail
01-05-2025
- Health
- Malay Mail
Nationwide smoking crackdown hits hard with RM10 million in penalties as over 43,000 fined under new law, says MoH
KAJANG, May 1 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has issued 43,455 compound notices involving fines totalling RM10,424,350 for various offences under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), since the law came into effect on October 1, 2024, up to April 20. According to Public Health Development Division director Dr Zulhizzam Abdullah, during the period, three investigation papers were opened under Section 7(1) for offences related to the prohibition of advertising smoking products, while five were opened under Section 9(1) concerning the promotion and sponsorship of smoking products. 'In addition, 20 investigation papers have been opened under Regulation 3 of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health (Control of Sale) Regulations 2024 for offences involving the online sale of smoking products. 'For offences under Section 15(1), which relates to the packaging of products that resemble toys or food, a total of 46 investigation papers have been opened,' he told a press conference after following an operation around Reko Sentral here tonight. He added that a total of 1,382 notices, with a compound value of RM69,100, had also been issued to underage individuals for violating Section 17(1). Meanwhile, Dr Zulhizzam said that, as of April 20 this year, a total of 338 warning notices had been issued to premises nationwide for failing to comply with the regulations under the Act. 'During tonight's operation, 111 warning notices were issued for non-compliance, while 35 compliance notices were given to premises that adhered to the regulations,' he said. — Bernama
The Star
01-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
Health Ministry issues over 43,000 notices under smoking Act since Oct 2024
KAJANG: The Health Ministry has issued 43,455 compound notices involving fines totalling RM10,424,350 for various offences under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), since the law came into effect on October 1, 2024, up to April 20. According to Public Health Development Division director Dr Zulhizzam Abdullah, during the period, three investigation papers were opened under Section 7(1) for offences related to the prohibition of advertising smoking products, while five were opened under Section 9(1) concerning the promotion and sponsorship of smoking products. "In addition, 20 investigation papers have been opened under Regulation 3 of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health (Control of Sale) Regulations 2024 for offences involving the online sale of smoking products. "For offences under Section 15(1), which relates to the packaging of products that resemble toys or food, a total of 46 investigation papers have been opened,' he told a press conference after following an operation around Reko Sentral here Wednesday (May 1) night. He added that a total of 1,382 notices, with a compound value of RM69,100, had also been issued to underage individuals for violating Section 17(1). Meanwhile, Dr Zulhizzam said that, as of 20 April this year, a total of 338 warning notices had been issued to premises nationwide for failing to comply with the regulations under the Act. "During tonight's operation, 111 warning notices were issued for non-compliance, while 35 compliance notices were given to premises that adhered to the regulations,' he said. - Bernama
The Sun
01-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
MOH issues over 43,000 notices under Act 852 since Oct 2024
KAJANG: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has issued 43,455 compound notices involving fines totalling RM10,424,350 for various offences under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), since the law came into effect on Oct 1, 2024, up to April 20. According to Public Health Development Division director Dr Zulhizzam Abdullah, during the period, three investigation papers were opened under Section 7(1) for offences related to the prohibition of advertising smoking products, while five were opened under Section 9(1) concerning the promotion and sponsorship of smoking products. 'In addition, 20 investigation papers have been opened under Regulation 3 of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health (Control of Sale) Regulations 2024 for offences involving the online sale of smoking products. 'For offences under Section 15(1), which relates to the packaging of products that resemble toys or food, a total of 46 investigation papers have been opened,' he told a press conference after following an operation around Reko Sentral here tonight. He added that a total of 1,382 notices, with a compound value of RM69,100, had also been issued to underage individuals for violating Section 17(1). Meanwhile, Dr Zulhizzam said that, as of 20 April this year, a total of 338 warning notices had been issued to premises nationwide for failing to comply with the regulations under the Act. 'During tonight's operation, 111 warning notices were issued for non-compliance, while 35 compliance notices were given to premises that adhered to the regulations,' he said.
