The ban, first announced in July last year, aims to reduce the exposure of non-smokers, especially non-smoking youth, to the advertising effect of tobacco product displays. Mr Poh thinks that the display ban has deterred younger smokers. He said: "Many younger customers decide on the spot, so it is difficult to make a sale when it is all covered up. There are so many varieties, and people need to see what they want to buy." Madam See Siew Hong, 48, store supervisor for Eng Giap Mini Mart in Chai Chee, started keeping the cigarettes in a cabinet two weeks ago. She has noticed younger customers walking away when they do not spot any cigarettes on display for sale at the shop. "There are p... [Read more]