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Coffeeshop merchants concerned about NEA's plans to phase out smoking corners  

Smoking bans implemented in various areas islandwide have proven to be effective.

Building on this, the authorities intend to phase out smoking corners in outdoor refreshment areas completely.

Public areas like building entrances, playgrounds, and lift lobbies were converted to non-smoking areas early this year and the National Environment Agency has seen a greater compliance to the ban.

The number of warnings and tickets issued dropped from about 4,599 in 2008 to 4,186 in 2009.

Soon, non-airconditioned food centres could also go totally smoke-free.

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