Updated 14th February 2006
A bylaw on air pollution was implemented in Indonesia's capital city Jakarta on 4th February 2006 which restricts smoking in certain places. Smoking is no longer permitted on public transport, in places of worship and schools and in other public places. Civil security men will monitor implementation and penalties are up to 6 months in jail and fines of up to 50 million rupiah. Early reports suggest a certain amount of confusion over the restriction and that people are ignoring it.
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