President seeks public opinion on smoking ban age
In the second episode of his podcast on Wednesday, President Muizzu stated his intention to introduce a smoking ban for individuals aged 18 to 25.
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President Mohamed Muizzu has launched a public consultation on setting an age limit for a smoking ban in the Maldives.
Through an online poll on his official Facebook page, the president has asked the public for their views on a potential "generation ban" on smoking. The initiative aims to prevent tobacco use among youth and future generations.
The poll presents options on whether smoking should be prohibited for individuals born after a certain date.
In the second episode of his podcast on Wednesday, President Muizzu stated his intention to introduce a smoking ban for individuals aged 18 to 25.
The government has recently implemented several measures to curb tobacco use, including banning vaping and increasing duties on tobacco products.
