2016 NCDC buai ban

To limit the scattering of rubbish in the city, trade has been limited only to certain identified locations. Any selling that occurs outside the agreed location will be subjected to punishment if caught by authorities.

The National Capital District Commission will continue to enforce the NCDC Betelnut Control Law (2013).

Acting deputy city manager, community & social services, Lulu Ted, says although this issue is not new, NCDC is still concerned about the increase in uncontrolled sales in various parts of city.

NCDC earlier this month officially announced a partnership with NCDC Police to enforce the law on Buai Ban and to deal with people chewing betelnut in public places in the city.

Deputy City Manager Honk Kiap says the misconception that general public thinks that city hall is trying to ban betelnut completely is not true and that chewing is not the problem but it the way the chewers dispose of their betel nut rubbish and spittle.

Deputy city manager Honk Kiap says although they are still adamant to get this program rolled out, they are not trying to eliminate the sale of betel nut completely.

NCDC officially announced a partnership today with NCDC police to enforce the law of buai ban and to deal with people chewing betel nut in public places in the city.

“These people will be reprimanded and told to pay a spot fine of K500.”