Male’ City Council Plans to Impose Park Entry Fee on Foreigners

The Male' City Council has decided to introduce a park entry fee for foreigners visiting Sultan Park and Lonuziyaarai Park in Male' city. The proposal, approved at the council's weekly meeting, will impose varying fees for tourists and foreign workers. Mayor Dr Mohamed Muizzu noted that many other countries have similar fees, calling it a normal practice. The council cited limited park space for local residents as a concern. The mayor will finalize fee amounts within two weeks, with implementation planned by June 15. A similar fee was previously charged during Sultan Park's renovations under President Abdullah Yameen but was discontinued in 2018.

The Male' City Council has decided to introduce a park entry fee for foreigners visiting Sultan Park and Lonuziyaarai Park in Male' city. The proposal, approved at the council's weekly meeting, will impose varying fees for tourists and foreign workers. Mayor Dr Mohamed Muizzu noted that many other countries have similar fees, calling it a normal practice. The council cited limited park space for local residents as a concern. The mayor will finalize fee amounts within two weeks, with implementation planned by June 15. A similar fee was previously charged during Sultan Park's renovations under President Abdullah Yameen but was discontinued in 2018.

The Male' City Council has decided to introduce a park entry fee for foreigners visiting Sultan Park and Lonuziyaarai Park in Male' city. The proposal, approved at the council's weekly meeting, will impose varying fees for tourists and foreign workers. Mayor Dr Mohamed Muizzu noted that many other countries have similar fees, calling it a normal practice. The council cited limited park space for local residents as a concern. The mayor will finalize fee amounts within two weeks, with implementation planned by June 15. A similar fee was previously charged during Sultan Park's renovations under President Abdullah Yameen but was discontinued in 2018.

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