Smoking in a No Smoking Place

As a mother I am concerned with my baby's health and environment. In our house, no one smokes. Or if my hubby does (which is very rare) he knows that he has to do it outside of the house.

Fast forward to Malaysia. I noticed that people here in KL smoke inside an airconditioned room even with a "No Smoking" sign. Last Sunday we went to Plaza Low Yat to buy a new laptop. Of course we brought our baby with us because we don't have a nanny. Upon entering I immediately smelled a cigarette smoke. I thought it came from the outside. But when we got to the 4th floor, the smell of the cigarette smoke was stronger. I asked Eric if he also smelled it. He said he did too. To my horror, I saw a couple of guys puffing a cigarette! I told Eric we have to hurry because I don't want EJ inhaling second hand smoke. We got out there as soon as we bought what we came for. But I forgot to check if there was a "No Smoking" sign in that building.

Today while walking inside the Berjaya Times Square mall, I saw again a couple of guys
smoking!!! It was bad because right in front of them, there was a "No Smoking" sign. I didn't have the guts to point them the sign. Who am I anyway? We just got here a month ago. Maybe smoking IS really tolerated inside the mall.

I thought to myself, we'll just have to go somewhere else to avoid inhaling this second hand smoke. Anyway, he is free from smoke in our house. Or so I thought. I was talking to Eric while waiting for the lift to open. When it opened, Eric hesitated to go inside the lift. Before I could ask him what's wrong. I immediately smelled a smoke of cigarette. What???? Inside the lift! I couldn't believe it. Eric said he saw the man going out of the lift with a cigarette in his hand. It was horrible.

I think I have to ask the management if smoking is ok inside the premises of the building before I can take any action.