Photos: AFP, Hidayah Salamat
Starting from 2014, Nee Soon South residents will only be able to light up in designated areas as the neighbourhood prepares to become “smoke-free”.
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Smoking section in Akihabara, Tokyo
Following the example of other “smoke-free” cities such as Tokyo, these areas will reportedly be three-sided enclosures (some sheltered) with translucent walls made of fire-proof polycarbonate. Word has it the shelters will also be movable.
The proposal to have designated smoking locations was called by the National Environment Agency (NEA) in a bid to complement the idea of making the whole of Nee Soon South a non-smoking neighbourhood.
The locations for these smoking points will only be revealed after proper consultations with the stakeholders have been made.
According to the Health Promotion Board (HPB), the pilot may be extended to other constituencies if the Nee Soon South project is successful.
