Wednesday, November 24, 2004

Smoking to be banned in workplaces

PUTRAJAYA: Smoking will be banned in all workplaces under a new regulation on indoor air quality to be drawn up in six months.

The regulation would stipulate what constitutes indoor air quality in office and office buildings and is aimed at clamping down on smoking in workplaces.

Human Resources Minister Datuk Dr Fong Chan Onn said at present, there was a general provision under the Occupational Safety and Health Act that required employers to maintain air quality.

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