The scope of Singapore's smoking ban has expanded, and the smoking ban will include all parks and gardens

[Global Times Comprehensive Report] The Singapore government will prohibit smoking orders from a wider -covered public place from July 1st. Smoking places will include all park gardens, near urban reservoirs, and 10 major beaches.According to Singapore's "Lianhe Zaobao" reported on the 26th, the implementation of the new regulations for smoking will be set up for a 3 -month buffer period, and the found that illegal smokers will be warned during the buffer period.After the cushioning period is over, from October 1st, the illegal smokers will impose a fine of S $ 200; if multiple criminals will be imposed on the court, the maximum will face a penalty of S $ 1,000.

Singapore has always implemented a strict smoking ban in public places. In addition to indoor public places, many outdoor public places with large traffic have also been banned from smoking, including Singapore's most famous sightseeing street Wujie Road.

Many citizens expressed their support for the Singapore Government's expansion of public places.However, some smokers vomited to the media that after the smoking ban was expanded, they couldn't figure out where they could smoke safely and not punished. In the future, they would pay more attention when smoking outside.(Wang Pinzhi)

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