KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Nine months after being gazetted, the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024, also known as Act 852, came into effect on October 1.
Although some aspects of the law will be enforced in phases, the prohibition on smoking and vaping in certain areas are applicable right now.
According to the government gazette for Act 852, 28 areas and places are categorised as non-smoking zones.
The gazette defines “area” as referring to the whole area of the premises, including any area inside the building and the surrounding area within the borders of the fence or the land lot of the premises.
Meanwhile, “building” is defined as any area inside a building, as well as the five-foot way and any ground within three metres of the building line. It also includes the area covered by any additional permanent roof that is connected to the main building.
Below is the low-down of places where you are not allowed to smoke or vape:
Entertainment centre or theatre, except casino
Hospital or clinic areas
Lift or public toilet
Eating place
Air-conditioned shop
Launderettes
Public transport terminal building
Government premises area
Parliament building
Any area which is used for any assembly activity either in any public place or in any building other than a private or residential building
Educational institution or higher educational institution areas
Nursery area
Public service counter
Shopping complex
Petrol station area
Stadium, fitness centre and gymnasium buildings
Sports complex area
The building or public place used for religious purposes
Area in a library
Internet café
National service training area
Workplace building
Rest and recreation area except open public carparks
Public park areas expect open public carparks
Observation tower, campsite, canopy bridge and five metres from the entrance or exit of the canopy bridge in the national park or state park
Inside any school bus
Inside any public vehicle
