Vaping is substantially less harmful than smoking. Developed countries like UK encourages vaping to quit smoking because that would reduce harm during the process. But you banned vape and forced thousands to start smoking which is worse. Do some research before making policies that would affect a huge portion of the population.
Read this article from National Health Service, UK.
https://t.co/sIknd3av1d.
@MoEDmv What is the status of small and medium enterprises in the Maldives? There exists a responsibility to support these businesses; however, it appears that this obligation has not been met. We have submitted correspondence to you, yet we have not received any response. @em_saeed
@MoEDmv There is no confidence in the current government for anyone to carry out new investments.Recently @MMuizzu & @em_saeed overnight shutdown e-cigarette businesses which had provided jobs for https://t.co/G4hJ2z2VxH transition period or compensation was given.
Government encourage and forced us to do illegal business, because we have millions of unsold inventory on hand, we have well informed to the government in writing. But no response, no time limit extension and no compensation. @MMuizzu@HKurusee@em_saeed@IbrahimFalahR@MvCrisis
Vaping is banned for a variety of reasons, including concerns about the potential health risks associated with vaping, especially for young people. While the intention may be to protect children from harmful substances, it is important to consider the potential unintended consequences of such bans. If we only focus on saving one individual, we may inadvertently create more harm for others. It is crucial to approach these issues with a holistic perspective and consider the broader implications of our actions. Ultimately, the goal should be to create policies that prioritize the well-being of all individuals and communities. @MMuizzu@HPA_MV@HKurusee
It is important for smokers and vapers in the Maldives to remember these MPs (except MP Mohamed Ibrahim-North G and MP Abdul Rhman-Addu Medhoo) and hold them accountable for their decisions. The ban on vaping and increase in cigarette custom duty may have been made without considering the impact on individuals who rely on these products. It is crucial to question why these decisions were made and advocate for policies that prioritize public health while also respecting individual choices. By staying informed and vocal about these issues, smokers and vapers can work towards creating a more balanced approach to tobacco regulation in the Maldives.@mvpeoplesmajlis@MMuizzu@HKurusee@IbrahimFalahR @shaadmajlis24
We asked the government in many different ways to give us more time by sharing our thoughts in public, sending letters to the president, the economic ministry, and the parliament. But they haven't even looked at our letters or listened to our ideas about how to control vaping better and give us more time. We have a lot of vape products that we can't sell in just 2 months, but no one is helping us out. @MMuizzu@em_saeed@mvpeoplesmajlis@IbrahimFalahR @shaadmajlis24 @presidencymv@HKurusee@MvCrisis@DhiyaresNews@AdhadhuMV@pnc_secretariat
@MaldivesNCDA It’s a significant milestone for cigarette importers, backed by NGOs like you. Why is it that you don’t call for a cigarette ban in Maldives?