Sell ​​shisha will remain illegal

Shisha prohibited sale

Permanent government banned the sale of shisha in the state to avoid the symptoms of addiction, especially among teens.

State Health and Development Sports Minister, Datuk Ab Rahaman Ab Karim said, to the state government will intensify its movement against the provision of shisha in public places.

He said, set a firm stand is in line with the declaration of 'Smoke-Free Malacca' starting 11 April 2011 to protect the public from the threat of stale smoke exposure.

"We still do not allow any of the restaurants and eateries around the state provide shisha to attract more customers, especially young people.

"Report of the anti Agency France (OFT) through the research of a national laboratory before confirming shisha also release carbon monoxide gas is equal to the smoke of 52 cigarettes," he said.

He was speaking during the official opening Come Walk 10,000 Steps program and the celebration of World No Tobacco Day at the state level here.

In the program, more than 1,000 visitors, including foreign tourists attend the event Let's Walk 10,000 Steps through the Malacca river shore.

According to Ab Rahaman, No Tobacco Day with the theme 'Open your eyes, do not be a victim "invite the public to be cautious and not easily fall prey to the influence of tobacco companies.

He said that although there are some complaints that questioned authority to operate the equipment confiscated, the fight continued.

He said the ban on shisha use is already decided before the state executive council meeting in July 2009.

"We take this very seriously and would give a stern warning to the owners of restaurants that still persist and do not hesitate to confiscate all equipment shisha.

"This is because the shisha could be abused in the long run by putting the drugs or other intoxicating substances and harmful to health," he said.

Up to now there is no specific law on shisha and shisha operators found guilty can be fined RM500 by the offense under Section 46 (1) of Act 133 Drainage and Road Malacca Historical City Council (MBMB) for business block sidewalks.

Smoke shisha is also said to be more dangerous than the smoke of 102 cigarettes smoke produced while being among the main sources of air pollution in enclosed areas such as restaurants and cafes.