Economic Ministry issues notices to 17 shops for failing to display prices

The Ministry of Economic Development has issued notices to 17 shops in Male' city for failing to keep the prices of goods clearly visible, in violation of regulations on the advertising of food and goods.

According to the ministry, 34 shops were inspected between Thursday of last week and Tuesday of this week. During these inspections, 17 shops were found to be non-compliant with price-display requirements under the Consumer Protection Act, which obliges traders to ensure that prices are clearly posted and accessible to customers.

From 15 to 20 October, the Ministry inspected 34 shops in Malé and issued notices to 17 shops, for failing to display prices in accordance with the Consumer Protection Act. The Ministry will continue inspections and take action against businesses that fail to comply with price display requirements.

— Ministry of Economic Development,Transport & Trade (@MoEDmv) October 22, 2026

The ministry noted that inspections will continue in the coming days and reiterated that legal action will be taken against businesses that persist in violating price-display rules. The warning follows earlier statements by the ministry emphasising that enforcement measures would be strengthened to protect consumers.