KUCHING, April 13 -- Compliance with the Ministry of Health's (MoH) cigarette display ban, which came into effect nationwide on April 1, remains inconsistent across different types of retail outlets here.

Based on an observation conducted by thesundaypost, most large-franchise supermarkets have complied with the directive by covering their cigarette displays, with some even placing memos informing customers about the enforcement.

Some also provide price lists at their counters as they keep the products out of public view.

However, many 24-hour convenience stores are still displaying cigarette packs openly despite the ban.

In these outlets, no coverings or signage related to the directive are seen. Non-compliance is also evident at the...