00:00If you were born after 2007, say goodbye to smoking in the Maldives. Forever.
00:05A bold new law just passed bans anyone born after January 1, 2007 from ever buying or using tobacco.
00:12Yes, you heard that right. Even if you're a tourist.
00:15This makes the Maldives one of the first countries in the world, aiming for a permanent smoke-free generation.
00:21President Mohamed Muizou says it's all about protecting public health and ending tobacco addiction once and for all.
00:27And if you break the law? Expect fines up to PS2-500 for selling tobacco and PS2-40 for vaping.
00:34This move echoes similar proposals in the UK and Spain, where lawmakers are cracking down on smoking in public places like beaches, restaurants, and even bus stops.
00:44Meanwhile, Bhutan almost pulled off a total smoking ban years ago, but had to reverse it due to COVID and tobacco smuggling.
00:51Still, with more countries stepping up restrictions, one thing's clear.
00:55The global war on tobacco isn't just heating up. It's rewriting the future for an entire generation.
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