SEREMBAN, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- The Negeri Sembilan State Health Department (JKNNS) has issued 5,667 notices and collected RM1.212 million in fines under Section 47 of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852) from October 2024 to yesterday.
As part of Operation Selamat Paru-Paru (Op Selamat PaPa), JKNNS inspected 23,944 premises during this period, issuing 23 fines totaling RM9,030 and opening nine investigation files for prosecution.
In a statement today, the authorities said they seized 40 smoking-related products valued at RM673 in the latest operation yesterday, conducted 41 educational enforcement sessions with premises owners or representatives, and distributed 133 informational infographics on Act 852.
The operation involved 86 JKNNS enforcement officers alongside 25 personnel from the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Royal Malaysia Police and Seremban City Council.
“Act 852 strictly targets harmful practices, including unethical marketing and promotion of tobacco and e-cigarette products to children and teenagers,” said the department in a statement.
Immediate actions were taken against violations involving prohibited promotions, advertising, sponsorships, sales to minors and non-compliance with no-smoking zones.
JKNNS pledged to intensify enforcement and advocacy efforts to safeguard public health, with special focus on protecting youth.
-- BERNAMA
