Jakarta.. mulai hari Sabtu, 4 Februari 2006 larangan merokok sembarangan ditempat umum diberlakukan. Barang siapa yang melanggar dikenakan sangsi kurungan badan selama enam bulan penjara dan denda maksimal Rp 50 juta...
Starting on Saturday, February 4 2006, everyone in Jakarta who does not follow the smoking ban rule will have to face sanctions as stated in the 2005 bylaw on air pollution control that includes a partial ban on smoking in public places. The sanctions can be as severe as a six months in prison and a Rp 50 million fine.
Different European countries have chosen to regulate smoking in public places in different ways. The Swedes allow separate smoking rooms in restaurants and other catering etablishments. In Belgium and Holland smoking is permitted in bars and cafes. The Greeks set aside a smoking area licensed premises, providing it is well ventilated. In Germany employers can choose between smoking areas, ventilation or a total ban. Only in Ireland and Scotland, politicians have decided to ignore the public opinion and enforce a ban in all enclosed public places, including every pub, bar and cafe.
The message of the majority who believe in freedom of choice to speak out is clear. They don't want a total ban and that is not what the most people of Europe actually want...
I'm not a smoker as well against the smoker but think that smokers should be allowed to smoke in some public places, provided they don't inconvenience non-smokers. Or believe that owners of public places should be allowed to offer a choice of smoking and non-smoking facilities, with everyone free to choose their preference...
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