The government's 'Eid Ali' lighting project, costing the state MVR 42.19 million and awarded exclusively to STELCO without competitive bidding, drew public and opposition criticism over alleged extravagance and mismanagement. The lighting covered 21 areas including Malé, four cities and atoll capitals, with Fenaka Corporation assisting installations on islands.
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This move, costing the state MVR 42.19 million, starkly contrasts with previous pledges of fiscal austerity in anticipation of economic challenges.
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The initiative, dubbed “Eid Ali”, covered 21 areas, including the capital, Malé, four cities, and atoll capitals, involving the purchase, transportation, and installation of lighting and equipment.
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