Is smoking banned in public places in Malaysia?
Comprehensive ban
Smoking is banned in 23 categories of public places, including all restaurants and workplaces.
Malaysia is one of 70 countries classified “Comprehensive ban” for public smoking bans — 53% of the 132 with data.
Source
- Taken from
- Wikipedia: List of smoking bans
- Last checked
- 17 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.
Nearby countries
- Indonesia
- Varies by region Indonesia has varying smoking regulations by region, with comprehensive bans in Jakarta and Bali, but enforcement remains inconsistent.
- Singapore
- Partial ban Smoking is banned in most public places, but designated smoking rooms are permitted in certain establishments.
- Philippines
- Varies by region Smoking bans vary by city, with Metro Manila having a strict ban and other areas having different rules.
- Vietnam
- Partial ban Smoking is banned in specific public places and workplaces, but exemptions exist for entertainment areas in some regions.
- Timor-Leste
- Partial ban Timor-Leste bans smoking in many indoor public places and workplaces but allows exceptions for airports, government facilities, and boats.
- Thailand
- Comprehensive ban Thailand bans smoking in all indoor and outdoor public establishments, including bars and restaurants, with fines for non-compliance.
Other laws in Malaysia
- Driving Age
- 16–17
- Homeschooling
- Legal
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