The leader of a local anti-smoking group urged the city’s six gaming operators yesterday to dispel their workers’ doubts about the effectiveness of smoking lounges in preventing passive smoking by providing them with more information about the issue.

Au attended the luncheon as a guest.

Au said he believed the smoking lounges’ ventilation systems can help prevent the harmful chemical substances of smoke from spreading outside their confines. Au added he thought it was important for the gaming operators to provide their employees with more information about the hot-button issue.

Smoking Abstention and Good Health Association President Johnny Au Ka Fai speaks to reporters yesterday on the sidelines of a luncheon hosted by the Macau Populace Mental Health Promotion Association marking its 7th anniversary celebration at The Plaza Restaurant in Zape. Photo: Debby Seng

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