January 23, 2026
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 — Two foreign nationals have become the first individuals in Malaysia to be charged in court for littering under the newly enforced anti-littering law, according to a report by The Star.
PARIS, June 2 — Starting Sunday, France will enforce a nationwide smoking ban on beaches, in parks, public gardens, and at bus stops, the government announced.
According to a decree published in the official government gazette on Saturday, the ban will also apply outside libraries, swimming pools, and schools, aiming to protect children from the dangers of secondhand smoke.
Electronic cigarettes were not mentioned in the decree. Those who violate the ban will face a fine of €135 (RM668)
“Tobacco must be removed from places where children are present,” said Health and Family Minister Catherine Vautrin in May, highlighting children’s right to breathe clean air.
Café terraces, however, are exempt from the ban.
Tobacco use is linked to an estimated 75,000 deaths annually in France. A recent survey showed that 62 percent of French citizens support smoking bans in public spaces. — AFP
