Male’ City Council to withhold land transfer for Fish Market pending information disclosure

The Male' City Council has decided to withhold the transfer of a land plot for the redevelopment of the Male' Fish Market until the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development discloses necessary information. Mayor Adam Azim cited 'confusions' regarding the project's status and urged Minister Dr. Abdulla Muththalib to engage directly with the Council. The motion was unanimously approved. The original $6.1 million contract was awarded under President Muizzu's tenure as mayor but was later cancelled and re-awarded for $9.5 million by the previous council. The current council, with an MDP supermajority, seeks clarification before proceeding.

The Male' City Council has decided to withhold the transfer of a land plot for the redevelopment of the Male' Fish Market until the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development discloses necessary information. Mayor Adam Azim cited 'confusions' regarding the project's status and urged Minister Dr. Abdulla Muththalib to engage directly with the Council. The motion was unanimously approved. The original $6.1 million contract was awarded under President Muizzu's tenure as mayor but was later cancelled and re-awarded for $9.5 million by the previous council. The current council, with an MDP supermajority, seeks clarification before proceeding.

The Male' City Council has decided to withhold the transfer of a land plot for the redevelopment of the Male' Fish Market until the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development discloses necessary information. Mayor Adam Azim cited 'confusions' regarding the project's status and urged Minister Dr. Abdulla Muththalib to engage directly with the Council. The motion was unanimously approved. The original $6.1 million contract was awarded under President Muizzu's tenure as mayor but was later cancelled and re-awarded for $9.5 million by the previous council. The current council, with an MDP supermajority, seeks clarification before proceeding.

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