"NO Smoking" rules in Singapore

In Singapore, the smoking ( prohibited in certain places), enforced by the National Environment Agency, renders it an offence to smoke in a prohibited place  listed under the Act.

For a comprehensive list of the prohibited places, do consult the First and Second Schedule of the Smoking (prohibited in certain places) Notification.

Generally smoking is banned in public transportations. It is also prohibited in most indoor areas, such as cinemas, shopping malls, and foodshops.

The list of prohibited areas was updated recently, adding the following to the new smoke free areas of Singapore:

• Linkways from bus stops to residential blocks
• Void decks
• Corridors
• Staircases
• Stairwells
• Multi-purpose halls
• Covered walkways and linkways
• All pedestrian bridges
• 5 metres from the edge of bus stops
• Hospital outdoor compounds

Smoking is permitted in certain designated areas of food and entertainment establishments, subject to the approval of the NEA. NEA provides a list of areas where smoking is generally allowed.

The onusis on the manager of the premises to enforce the rules. If you should see a person smoking in a prohibited area, you should contact the management to report the act. However, if the smoking takes place in a prohibited public area with no specific management agent, do contact the NEA, at 1800-CALL-NEA (1800-2255 632) to file a report.

Persons caught smoking in a prohibited place are liable on conviction to fines of $200. If convicted in court, the offender may be liable to a fine of up to $1,000.

Source:http://singaporelegaladvice.com/smoking-prohibition-in-singapore-2/