Theres just something about the official marking of the end of a year that raises the dramatic stakes
The owner of a family-run liquor store in Filipinotown says theyre not going to bother with the new non-menthol cigs
Even if youre outside a building or a public service vehicle, smoking is prohibited at: Bus stops, bus shelters, and bus poles, including any area within a five-metre radius Covered linkways Everywhere around the hospital compounds Educational institutions and their compounds including any area within five metres of the school compound Parks in public housing estates managed by the respective Town Councils Parks under the purview of Jurong Town Corporation (JTC) Pavilions within any residential premises or building meant to hold functions Pedestrian overhead bridges, covered or underground walkways Playgrounds and exercise areas, including adjacent amenities for users Reservoirs Swimming pools, including changing and shower rooms or areas frequented by any user of the swimming pool Washrooms, including mobile toilets Smoking is also prohibited in any area within five metres of ventilation intakes, external windows, openings, entrances, and exits to buildings
So, give it a little nod the next time you see a cigarette box
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