SINGAPORE : The smoking ban was extended to more public places
starting on Saturday, but many smokers were still unaware of this
latest development.
Reminders were pasted on the walls at the Bishan Bus
Interchange.
Still, many smokers weren't on the look-out for the ban that kicked
in on Saturday.
Within an hour, officers from the National Environment Agency
caught five smokers in the act.
Two elderly smokers in their 60s got off with a warning, but not a
19-year old smoker, who got handed a S$200 fine.
Many smokers said they didn't stub it out because they were not
aware of the extended ban.
Said one man, "I didn't know when it takes effect. I was just
talking a walk and I didn't see the 'Look Here' notice."
Those who were handed a summons hoped the authorities would enforce
the ban with a lighter hand, and give smokers more time to get used
to stubbing it out at these public places. - CNA /ct