President Muizzu says tourists on local islands must respect Maldivian customs and values

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced that the government will amend regulations on tourist conduct and dress codes on inhabited islands, following complaints from local communities. Speaking at a PNC party hub inauguration, he said the amendments will be gazetted soon, outlining acceptable standards. Island councils will enforce the rules with police and the tourism ministry. The President also revealed a Cabinet decision to establish tourism management offices on every island with local tourism, managed by island councils. He called for collective responsibility to preserve Maldivian values.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced that the government will amend regulations on tourist conduct and dress codes on inhabited islands, following complaints from local communities. Speaking at a PNC party hub inauguration, he said the amendments will be gazetted soon, outlining acceptable standards. Island councils will enforce the rules with police and the tourism ministry. The President also revealed a Cabinet decision to establish tourism management offices on every island with local tourism, managed by island councils. He called for collective responsibility to preserve Maldivian values.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced that the government will amend regulations on tourist conduct and dress codes on inhabited islands, following complaints from local communities. Speaking at a PNC party hub inauguration, he said the amendments will be gazetted soon, outlining acceptable standards. Island councils will enforce the rules with police and the tourism ministry. The President also revealed a Cabinet decision to establish tourism management offices on every island with local tourism, managed by island councils. He called for collective responsibility to preserve Maldivian values.

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