PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry issued a total of 5,199 compound notices worth RM1,253,150 last month for smoking offences under the Control of Tobacco Product Regulations (PPKHT) 2004, says Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.
In a statement regarding the ministry’s Enforcement Achievement and Legislation Under the Public Health Bill for July this year, he said a total of 9,837 notices for offences had also been issued to 21,429 premises inspected during the enforcement of the smoking ban.
Through the enforcement of the Destruction of Disease-Bearing Insects Act (APSPP) 1975 for the prevention and control of dengue fever, he said a total of 2,644 compounds worth RM1,322,000 had been issued with an average of RM500 for each compound notice.
“A total of 249 cases have been registered for court action and at the same time 36 cases have been convicted in court with a total fine of RM171,000,” he said.
He added that a total of 6,832 food premises had been inspected and 226 or 3.31 per cent of the premises had been ordered to close under Section 11 of the Food Act 1983.
“The temporary closure of food premises enforced by the Ministry of Health is a measure to ensure the cleanliness of the premises as well as the food served,” he said.- Bernama
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has revealed that, in July, a total of 5,199 compound notices worth RM1,253,150 were issued for smoking offences under the Control of Tobacco Product Regulations (PPKHT) 2004. Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan disclosed this information in a recent statement on the ministry’s Enforcement Achievement and Legislation Under the Public Health Bill. Additionally, a total of 9,837 notices for offences were issued to 21,429 premises inspected during the enforcement of the smoking ban.
Furthermore, the Health director-general highlighted the enforcement of the Destruction of Disease-Bearing Insects Act (APSPP) 1975 for the prevention and control of dengue fever. As a result, a total of 2,644 compounds worth RM1,322,000 were issued, with RM500 being the average amount for each compound notice.
In terms of legal action, a total of 249 cases have been registered for court proceedings, with 36 cases having already resulting in convictions and a total fine of RM171,000.
Turning attention to food premises, the Health director-general revealed that 6,832 inspections had been conducted, resulting in 226 or 3.31% of the premises being ordered to close under Section 11 of the Food Act 1983. Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan emphasized that these temporary closures were intended to ensure the cleanliness of the premises and the food served.
Overall, the Health Ministry is actively taking action against smoking offences and is diligently enforcing regulations to prevent and control dengue fever. These efforts reflect the ministry’s commitment to promoting public health and ensuring the well-being of the Malaysian population.
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