--- title: "Saw Someone Smoking At Mamaks? Here’s How You Can Lodge A Report To KKM " url: https://weirdkaya.com/saw-someone-smoking-at-mamaks-heres-how-you-can-lodge-a-report-to-kkm/ date: 2024-10-16 modified: 2024-10-16 lang: en author: "Yu Ang Tan" description: "Nine months after being gazetted, the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024, also known as Act 852, came into effect on Oct 1, 2024. This new law..." categories: - "Original" tags: - "KKM" - "Malaysia" - "mamak" - "Ministry Of Health" - "Smoke Ban" - "Smoking" - "smoking ban" image: https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/saw-someone-smoking-at-mamaks-heres-how-you-can-lodge-a-report-to-kkm.png word_count: 393 --- # Saw Someone Smoking At Mamaks? Here’s How You Can Lodge A Report To KKM  Nine months after being gazetted, the *Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024*, also known as *Act 852*, came into effect on **Oct 1, 2024**. This new law aims to protect non-smokers from the dangers of second-hand smoke and regulate the usage of tobacco and vape products in public spaces. ![Maggie Goreng_mamak stall](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/maggie-goreng-mamak-stall-scaled.jpg)Photo by [WeirdKaya](https://weirdkaya.com) ### Where smoking and vaping are prohibited in Malaysia Here’s a quick breakdown of the locations where smoking and vaping are now strictly prohibited: - **Entertainment centres or theatres** (except casinos) - **Hospitals or clinics** - **Lifts and public toilets** - **Restaurants, mamaks, and eateries** - **Air-conditioned shops** - **Launderettes** - **Public transport terminals** - **Government buildings** - **Parliament premises** - **Public event spaces** (except residential buildings) - **Educational institutions and kindergartens** - **Public service counters** - **Shopping malls** - **Petrol stations** - **Stadiums, gyms, and fitness centres** - **Religious buildings** - **Libraries and internet cafés** - **National service training centres** - **Workplaces** - **Rest and recreation areas** (except open public car parks) - **Public parks** (except open public car parks) - **Observation towers, campsites, and canopy bridges** - **Inside school buses and public vehicles** - **Airports** (with exceptions) ### Reporting Smokers in Restricted Areas Suppose you spot someone smoking in any of these restricted areas and they continue even after being politely reminded or alerted by staff. ![no smoking sign](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/no-smoking-sign-edited.jpg)Photo by [WeirdKaya](https://weirdkaya.com) In that case, you can report them to the Ministry of Health (KKM). ## How to report individuals smoking or vaping in restricted locations to KKM? Here's how you can lodge a report to KKM: ##### Step 1: Take a photo: Capture a clear photo of the individual violating the smoking ban. ![Mamak smoking](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/mamak-smoking.webp)Photo via Internet. For illustrative purposes only. ##### Step 2: Record the incident details: Include the following information in your report: - Date of the incident - Location (name of the place or address) - A brief description of the incident - Details of the incident ![No Smoking message complaint to KKM](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/no-smoking-message-complaint-to-kkm.jpeg)For illustrative purposes only. ##### Step 3: Submit via WhatsApp Send the details and photo to the official KKM helpline at **010-8608949**. ![KKM guidance on smoking ban](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/kkm-guidance-on-smoking-ban.jpg)Photo via[ FB/KEMENTERIAN KESIHATAN MALAYSIA](https://www.facebook.com/kementeriankesihatanmalaysia/posts/nampak-pelanggan-merokok-di-restoran-premis-makanan-tidak-meletak-papan-tanda-la/558614709633870/) Once your report is submitted, the relevant KKM officer will follow up and take necessary action based on the provided information. ### Protecting Public Health This new law not only encourages smokers to comply but also empowers the public to contribute to a smoke-free environment. *So, the next time you encounter someone flouting the rules at a mamak or other public space, follow the steps above to help enforce the law and protect others from second-hand smoke.* ### Read More: - [MOH Officer Caught Smoking At Mamak, Sparks Online Criticism](https://weirdkaya.com/moh-officer-caught-smoking-at-mamak/) - [M’sian Man Caught Smoking At Mamak, Blows Smoke In The Face Of Teen Who Confronted Him](https://weirdkaya.com/msian-man-caught-smoking-blows-smoke-in-teens-face/) - [You’ll No Longer Be Able To Smoke Or Vape At These 28 Places In M’sia](https://weirdkaya.com/youll-no-longer-be-able-to-smoke-or-vape-at-these-28-places-in-msia/) - [M’sian Man Gets Aggressive After Being Told Not To Smoke At Mamak Restaurant](https://weirdkaya.com/msian-man-gets-aggressive-after-being-told-not-to-smoke-at-mamak-restaurant/) - [Don’t Get Smoked by Secondhand Smoke: The Hidden Enemy You Need to Know About](https://weirdkaya.com/dont-get-smoked-by-secondhand-smoke-the-hidden-enemy-you-need-to-know-about/) - [M’sians Have Mixed Reactions Over Post Of Hijab-Clad Woman Vaping By Public Health Malaysia](https://weirdkaya.com/msians-have-mixed-reactions-over-post-of-hijab-clad-woman-vaping/) --- [![WeirdKaya is on Instagram!](https://weirdkaya.com/wp-content/uploads/ig-article-cta.png)](https://www.instagram.com/weirdkaya/)For more stories like this, follow WeirdKaya on Facebook and Instagram! ---