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Myanmar bans smoking in public places 

Myanmar’s military rulers have banned smoking in public places with stiff penalties coming into effect next year.

The government introduced the law Thursday, banning smoking in all areas of hospitals, schools, universities and airports as well as in cinemas and department stores, state media said Friday. Smoking on public transport and in other public spaces is also banned. The law, which caught smokers by surprise, is the first in Myanmar attempting to deal with the health effects of smoking.

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