Fayyaz Ismail Warns of ‘Dangerous Lack of Planning’ as USD 500m Sukuk Deadline Nears

Former MDP chairperson Fayyaz Ismail accused the Muizzu government of failing to plan for a USD 500 million sovereign Sukuk due in April, warning of risks to foreign reserves, investor confidence, and national sovereignty. He noted that refinancing is normal, and the MDP-led administration successfully refinanced in 2021 during COVID-19. He criticized the government's silence and raised concerns over rumors of land sales to foreigners. He said the current situation is more troubling because the economy was recovering. He called for transparency on refinancing and expressed concern over possible borrowing at double-digit interest rates.

Former MDP chairperson Fayyaz Ismail accused the Muizzu government of failing to plan for a USD 500 million sovereign Sukuk due in April, warning of risks to foreign reserves, investor confidence, and national sovereignty. He noted that refinancing is normal, and the MDP-led administration successfully refinanced in 2021 during COVID-19. He criticized the government's silence and raised concerns over rumors of land sales to foreigners. He said the current situation is more troubling because the economy was recovering. He called for transparency on refinancing and expressed concern over possible borrowing at double-digit interest rates.

Former MDP chairperson Fayyaz Ismail accused the Muizzu government of failing to plan for a USD 500 million sovereign Sukuk due in April, warning of risks to foreign reserves, investor confidence, and national sovereignty. He noted that refinancing is normal, and the MDP-led administration successfully refinanced in 2021 during COVID-19. He criticized the government's silence and raised concerns over rumors of land sales to foreigners. He said the current situation is more troubling because the economy was recovering. He called for transparency on refinancing and expressed concern over possible borrowing at double-digit interest rates.

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