Safaris to be barred near islands due to illicit activities, President Muizzu announces

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced new regulations to prohibit safari vessels from anchoring within one kilometre of inhabited islands in the Maldives, citing illicit activities such as illegal alcohol sales. The regulations will be enforced by local councils, but the President warned that effective enforcement depends on councils aligning with government policies and Islamic values. He made the announcement at the inauguration of the People's National Congress headquarters in Malé.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced new regulations to prohibit safari vessels from anchoring within one kilometre of inhabited islands in the Maldives, citing illicit activities such as illegal alcohol sales. The regulations will be enforced by local councils, but the President warned that effective enforcement depends on councils aligning with government policies and Islamic values. He made the announcement at the inauguration of the People's National Congress headquarters in Malé.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced new regulations to prohibit safari vessels from anchoring within one kilometre of inhabited islands in the Maldives, citing illicit activities such as illegal alcohol sales. The regulations will be enforced by local councils, but the President warned that effective enforcement depends on councils aligning with government policies and Islamic values. He made the announcement at the inauguration of the People's National Congress headquarters in Malé.

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