Boduthakurufaanu Magu

Maldives News Network | 8 months, 4 weeks ago | optimistic

President Muizzu Inspects Progress of Boduthakurufaanu Magu Redevelopment Project

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu inspected the ongoing redevelopment of Boduthakurufaanu Magu, a key infrastructure project between Henveiru Ferry Terminal and the Local Market. He visited the northern section near the MMA area with Minister of Construction Dr Abdulla Muththalib and MTCC Managing Director Ahmed Saudee. All sheet piling and installation works are complete, with 82% of land reclamation finished. The project includes dual carriageways, partial sea reclamation, road widening, and underground infrastructure. Announced earlier this year during the inauguration of renovated Izzuddin Jetty, the project was contracted to MTCC on April 9, 2025. President Muizzu pledged the road will be completed and inaugurated by end of year.

The Standard | 11 months ago | concerned

Tragic Collision in Malé Claims Life of Singer’s Only Son; Two Others Seriously Injured

A fatal accident on Boduthakurufaanu Magu near Maafannu Bus Terminal on Sunday night killed 17-year-old Yoosuf Alsan Mohamed, the only son of singers Mariyam Ashfa and Mohamed Abdul Ghani (Therava), and critically injured a 16-year-old boy and a 40-year-old pedestrian. The motorcycle carrying the two teenagers struck the pedestrian on a zebra crossing and then hit a pickup truck. The pedestrian is on a ventilator at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital, while the 16-year-old has been moved to a ward. Police are investigating. Funeral prayers are scheduled at Aasahara cemetery after Asr prayers today.

Maldives Republic | 3 years ago | tense

MDP Denied Injunction in Campaign Centre Takeover Case

The Civil Court dismissed the MDP's request for an interim injunction to prevent the seizure of its main campaign centre on Boduthakurufaanu Magu. The centre was seized by members of the newly formed 'The Democrats' party. The MDP had filed a civil suit against landowner Shafiyya Zubair, who leased the premises to The Democrats. The court ruled that the MDP would not suffer irreparable damage. The dispute highlights divisions between the MDP and The Democrats, formed by defectors loyal to former President Nasheed.

Maldives Republic | 3 years ago | tense

MDP Contests Notice to Vacate Campaign Centre

The MDP filed a civil suit against landowner Shafiyya Zubair after she issued an eviction notice for the party's main campaign centre on Boduthakurufaanu Magu. Zubair, a former MDP loyalist, joined The Democrats and leased the premises to them. The MDP claims the owner initially allowed use until September's presidential election. The case highlights deepening divisions within MDP.