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Controversy Surrounds President Muizzu’s ‘Ras Malé’ Land Reclamation Project
A case filed with the Anti-Corruption Commission has cast controversy over the 'Ras Malé' land reclamation project in Fushidhiggaru lagoon, Kaafu Atoll, contracted to Sri Lanka's Capital Marine and Civil Construction Company, which commenced on 12 December. President Mohamed Muizzu says the project aims to reclaim 1,153 hectares and will proceed without state expenditure, while critics allege it began without budget inclusion or proper contractor selection announcements.
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What happened
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Mon 18 DecPresident Mohamed Muizzu inspected progress at the land reclamation site.Fushidhiggaru land reclamation site18 December 2023only Maldives RepublicPresident Mohamed Muizzu inspects progress at the Fushidhiggaru land reclamation site, 18 December 2023. | Photo: President’s Office
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How the reporting differs
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Controversy Surrounds President Muizzu’s ‘Ras Malé’ Land Reclamation Project
1,153 hectares Land area planned for reclamation at Ras Malé
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1,153 hectaresLand area planned for reclamation at Ras MaléMaldives RepublicPresident Mohamed Muizzu, while providing limited project details, announced that Ras Malé aims to reclaim 1,153 hectares of land—an ambitious undertaking.
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MVR 400 millionInitial state budget allocation for Fushidhiggaru land reclamationMaldives RepublicDespite an initial allocation of MVR 400 million in the state budget for Fushidhiggaru land reclamation, the opposition-controlled parliament removed the funding, reallocating it to other Public Sector Investment Programs (PSIP).
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65,000 housing unitsHousing units planned under Ras Malé project scopeMaldives RepublicThe project’s scope is immense, with plans for an airstrip, 65,000 housing units, promotion as the “Maldives Eco City,” a modern high-speed ferry system,
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Other events named
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President Muizzu announced at an awards ceremony that Ras Malé would proceed without state expenditures.the ‘Kangathi Awards 2023’ ceremony organised by the Local Government Authority (LGA)Maldives RepublicAddressing the criticisms, President Muizzu announced that the Ras Malé project would proceed without state expenditures, reaffirming his commitment to the initiative. This announcement was made during the ‘Kangathi Awards 2023’ ceremony organised by the Local Government Authority (LGA).
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