KUCHING: About 300 eateries in areas under the jurisdiction of Kuching North City Commission have declared no-smoking zones inside their premises and also allocated smoking areas a certain distance away from their shops.
DBKU mayor said yesterday he was pleased with this good response from the eateries when updating reporters on the smoking ban update in areas under the jurisdiction of the commission.
“As of today, I am proud to say that we have not caught anyone breaking the smoking law and I think this augurs well for the future when the smoking ban is enforced.
“And if you ask about DBKU’s further initiative, we are currently working with an university to persuade the community to accept a tobacco-free generation. Perhaps a project can be launched before the year ends,” he added.
Abang Wahap declined to comment on the speculation that a DBKU commissioner Datuk Wee Hong Seng was leaving the commission for Kuching South City Council (MBKS). There were rumours that he might be the next MBKS mayor.
