By Zaki Salleh
MUALLIM: A total of 102 notices were issued for offenses under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), including one notice for a non-compoundable offense.
This was the result of an enforcement operation by the Perak State Health Department under the Healthy Lungs Operation conducted in this district.
The operation aimed to raise public awareness about the harmful effects of smoking on the lungs, particularly among the younger generation.
Act 852 is enforced to regulate smoking products such as cigarettes and vapes, in order to protect public health.
The operation was conducted in an integrated manner and coordinated by the Inspectorate and Legal Branch of the Perak State Health Department.
A total of 48 officers were assigned to the two-day operation, which covered all areas within the Muallim district.
This enforcement activity is one of the initiatives to educate the public on being more conscious about personal health and the health of others, especially when in public spaces.
The public is advised to continue adhering to the established regulations as part of efforts to maintain community health standards.
