RadX Moderator January 11, 2013 Share January 11, 2013 No smoking in more public areas from 15 January SINGAPORE: Smoking will be banned in more public areas, when changes to the law kick in on 15 January to better protect the public from second-hand smoke. This means smokers will not be able to light up at the common areas of all residential buildings, covered linkways and walkways, overhead pedestrian bridges, outdoor compounds of hospitals, as well as within a five-metre radius of bus shelters. The National Environment Agency (NEA) will give the public time to get used to the changes. Those caught smoking in the new areas in the first three months will be let off with a warning. However, those who keep flouting the law even though they had been warned can be fined up to S$1,000. NEA has been working with stakeholders to put up signage at places such as staircase landings and lift lobbies. Educational posters will be put up at bus stops. Bins with ashtrays will be shifted or replaced with bins without ashtrays, and will be moved five metres away. - CNA/ck ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator January 11, 2013 Author Share January 11, 2013 very soon, really m=smokers oni can puff in homes..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XenonWhite 1st Gear January 11, 2013 Share January 11, 2013 well, i still see many smokers in non-smoking areas in some coffeeshops.. then there's neighbours who choose to smoke at other neighbours doorsteps but not theirs.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee 1st Gear January 11, 2013 Share January 11, 2013 still can... maybe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porker Turbocharged January 11, 2013 Share January 11, 2013 Is this considered restriction of individual rights? Or does is it a manifestation of the general inconsiderate nature of Singaporeans that warrant such regulation? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator January 11, 2013 Author Share January 11, 2013 Is this considered restriction of individual rights? Or does is it a manifestation of the general inconsiderate nature of Singaporeans that warrant such regulation? does not bother you wot....u blow... [laugh] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic January 11, 2013 Share January 11, 2013 Heng Ah, I don't smoke .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taipan49 3rd Gear January 11, 2013 Share January 11, 2013 Wonder how long before they follow Australia with plain packaging for cigarette packets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mllcg 3rd Gear January 11, 2013 Share January 11, 2013 very soon, really m=smokers oni can puff in homes..... erm.. this law is the one that allows only smoking at home. lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mllcg 3rd Gear January 11, 2013 Share January 11, 2013 No smoking in more public areas from 15 January SINGAPORE: Smoking will be banned in more public areas, when changes to the law kick in on 15 January to better protect the public from second-hand smoke. This means smokers will not be able to light up at the common areas of all residential buildings, covered linkways and walkways, overhead pedestrian bridges, outdoor compounds of hospitals, as well as within a five-metre radius of bus shelters. The National Environment Agency (NEA) will give the public time to get used to the changes. Those caught smoking in the new areas in the first three months will be let off with a warning. However, those who keep flouting the law even though they had been warned can be fined up to S$1,000. NEA has been working with stakeholders to put up signage at places such as staircase landings and lift lobbies. Educational posters will be put up at bus stops. Bins with ashtrays will be shifted or replaced with bins without ashtrays, and will be moved five metres away. - CNA/ck why not just ban smoking altogether? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator January 11, 2013 Author Share January 11, 2013 why not just ban smoking altogether? u know how much revenue smoking brings thru tax....... :wacko: they dun even allow hte smokeless ciggies that is healthier and electronic, but hey, it is not health we tokking abt... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taipan49 3rd Gear January 11, 2013 Share January 11, 2013 u know how much revenue smoking brings thru tax....... :wacko: they dun even allow hte smokeless ciggies that is healthier and electronic, but hey, it is not health we tokking abt... Does that offset the health costs that burden the system? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benarsenal Turbocharged January 11, 2013 Share January 11, 2013 It's going to be like cars. Buy already cannot use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator January 11, 2013 Author Share January 11, 2013 Does that offset the health costs that burden the system? exactly i tell u.....all smokers shd not be granted any medical benefits....they shd impose this....cos the long term costs to the system is far far more than the tax paid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjkbeluga 5th Gear January 11, 2013 Share January 11, 2013 Another new reason to get private property...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mllcg 3rd Gear January 11, 2013 Share January 11, 2013 u know how much revenue smoking brings thru tax....... :wacko: they dun even allow hte smokeless ciggies that is healthier and electronic, but hey, it is not health we tokking abt... got electronic ciggies? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator January 11, 2013 Author Share January 11, 2013 got electronic ciggies? ..u just born yesterday ah [cool] http://www.ecigarettechannel.com/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mllcg 3rd Gear January 11, 2013 Share January 11, 2013 ..u just born yesterday ah [cool] http://www.ecigarettechannel.com/ ps la.. i non smoker ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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