Selangor catat aduan tertinggi kesalahan rokok, vape di MyLapor
Kuala Lumpur mencatatkan aduan kedua tertinggi dengan 210 kes, diikuti Johor 160 aduan.
Selangor reports highest number of smoking and vaping violations via MyLapor system, according to data from the Health Ministry. The MyLapor platform, launched on October 12, allows citizens to report offenses related to smoking and vaping in designated no-smoking areas. The platform, which went live on Monday, enables individuals to submit complaints through the MySejahtera app by scanning a QR code displayed in establishments or via the MyLapor website.
According to the Health Ministry, Kuala Lumpur recorded the second-highest number of complaints with 210 incidents, followed by Johor with 160 complaints. Most of the complaints were related to restaurants, which are currently under close monitoring and enforcement efforts. In total, 1,113 complaints have been received through the MyLapor system as of October 15. Out of these, 471 complaints have been resolved, 347 are new complaints, 232 are under investigation, and 63 are in the process of resolution and feedback.
The Health Ministry has issued 216 enforcement orders in response to violations under the 2024 Public Nuisance (Control of Tobacco Products for Public Health) Act (Act 852). The ministry aims to verify and resolve complaints within 48 hours, which may take up to two weeks for more complex cases.
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