Disclosure of information by ministries strengthens accountability: President Muizzu

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced that the President's Office and all 16 ministries achieved 100% compliance with proactive disclosure requirements under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, marking the first time since the Act's enactment. Information Commissioner Ahid Rasheed confirmed the milestone. Previously, only 34% of required information was disclosed. Muizzu emphasized transparency as a cornerstone of democratic governance. Between May 2025 and 1 May 2026, 288 RTI requests were submitted, of which 233 were answered. The government plans to expand public access through digital platforms.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced that the President's Office and all 16 ministries achieved 100% compliance with proactive disclosure requirements under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, marking the first time since the Act's enactment. Information Commissioner Ahid Rasheed confirmed the milestone. Previously, only 34% of required information was disclosed. Muizzu emphasized transparency as a cornerstone of democratic governance. Between May 2025 and 1 May 2026, 288 RTI requests were submitted, of which 233 were answered. The government plans to expand public access through digital platforms.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced that the President's Office and all 16 ministries achieved 100% compliance with proactive disclosure requirements under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, marking the first time since the Act's enactment. Information Commissioner Ahid Rasheed confirmed the milestone. Previously, only 34% of required information was disclosed. Muizzu emphasized transparency as a cornerstone of democratic governance. Between May 2025 and 1 May 2026, 288 RTI requests were submitted, of which 233 were answered. The government plans to expand public access through digital platforms.

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