SINGAPORE started rolling out smoking bans in public places in 1970. In the last 38 years, the bans have grown to include:
Cinemas
Theatres
Lifts
Amusement centres
Hospitals, nursing homes
Air-conditioned buildings
Non-air-conditioned workplaces
Markets
Underground and multi-storey carparks
Lift and hotel lobbies
Buses and taxis
Banks
Queues
Indoor sports arenas like bowling alleys, gymnasiums and fitness centres
Stadiums
Swimming pools
Bus interchanges
Playgrounds and exercise areas
Anywhere within five metres from the entrances and exits to buildings
Coffee shops and non-airconditioned food outlets*
Entertainment outlets*
(*Except for designated smoking areas)
Smokers who infringe on the smoking ban can be fined a maximum of $1,000. Operators who fail to advise their patrons against lighting up can be fined a maximum of $2,000.