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Selangor records the most MyLapor complaints over smoking, vaping offences

Health ministry says 1,113 complaints were received from the system's launch on Oct 12 to 2pm on Oct 15.

Selangor records the most MyLapor complaints over smoking, vaping offences

According to data from the health ministry, Selangor has recorded the highest number of complaints through the MyLapor system, which was launched on October 12 to enforce the Smoking Products Control Act 2024. A total of 358 complaints were lodged in the state regarding smoking and vaping in no-smoking areas, surpassing Kuala Lumpur's 210 complaints and Johor's 160.

The majority of these complaints were related to dining areas, which continue to be a primary focus for monitoring and enforcement. As of October 15, a total of 1,113 complaints have been received through MyLapor, with 216 summonses issued for violations of the Smoking Products Control Act 2024.

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