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High Power Bills Revive Criticism Over 2021 Social Media Post by President Muizzu
Higher-than-average May electricity bills from state-owned utility Stelco sparked outrage among Malé residents, some staging a protest near the company, and revived criticism of a 2021 social media post President Mohamed Muizzu made as Malé mayor about unaffordable electricity bills. Commenters accused the president of changing his tone since taking office, while Stelco directed customers to its customer service channels for bill complaints.
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One outlet so far Only Maldives Republic has reported this among the sources we monitor. A gap in what we monitor, not proof that others did not report it.
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This month’s electricity bill is higher than most people in Malé can afford. Those in need are being made more vulnerable. People have to pay the bill with money they do not have,
Now your administration has also increased the electricity bill. How can the people pay the bill with money they don’t have after paying [their] huge rents? I believe you would surely sort this sir,
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Some residents staged a protest near Stelco over higher-than-average electricity bills.near StelcoMaldives RepublicAs households received their electricity bills, many posted images of the bills on social media, stating they had increased significantly over the previous month, with some staging a protest near Stelco.
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