Maldives Becomes First Nation to Ban Tobacco for Gen Z

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The Spin

Government-critical narrative

The Maldives' generational tobacco ban will create a dangerous black market paradise for smugglers and organized crime. This arbitrary prohibition breeds a two-tiered society while turning the tourism-dependent nation into a smuggling hub that threatens its pristine reputation.

Muhuthaz Muhusin on X Consumer Choice Center

Pro-establishment narrative

The Maldives has become a global leader by implementing the world's first generational tobacco ban, protecting future generations from nicotine addiction. This bold policy already shows success with vaping incidents in schools dropping dramatically from 50-60 daily to just 1-2 weekly.

The Maldives Journal China Daily