In a recent tweet, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) of Maldives issued a strong warning about the risks associated with e-cigarettes and shisha smoking. The HPA emphasized that these products are not safe alternatives to traditional tobacco products, as they still contain nicotine and harmful chemicals that can have detrimental effects on health.

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.