Government is ready to reduce fine on smoking ban for early payment, minister says

25 Nov Government is ready to reduce fine on smoking ban for early payment, minister says

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 — The government is planning to reduce the RM250 fine imposed on those who were caught smoking in prohibited areas to RM150 if early payment is made.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the enforcement of no-smoking regulations at food premises was not merely to punish the offenders but most importantly to educate them.