Maldives imposes smoking ban for citizens born on or after January 1, 2007
The Maldives has officially banned the purchase, sale, and use of tobacco products for citizens born on or after January 1, 2007. This new restriction, which also applies to tourists, came into effect on November 1, 2025, making the Maldives the first country in the world to implement a nationwide smoking ban for the younger generation, according to TASS . asiaplustj.info »