The Chinese government has donated air conditioners to the Maldives' "Cool School" project, an initiative to install ACs in classrooms across the nation to create a more comfortable learning environment.

The taxation of Maldivian Rufiyaa 2 from plastic bags being provided or sold at points of sale, which was introduced after the passing of the Waste Management Bill, under which the import of single-use plastic was banned, has led to the government receiving backlash from the public.