President Mohamed Muizzu warned that lies and misinformation are rampant in Maldivian society and have at times caused immense damage to the state. He was speaking at the official ceremony on Saturday, 5 October 2024, marking the 898th anniversary of the Maldives' embrace of Islam.
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President Mohamed Muizzu addresses the nation at the official ceremony on Saturday, 5 October 2024, marking the Day the Maldives Embraced Islam.
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If you look at these types of crimes, just lying and spreading false news, it shows a huge failing in today’s society. Many people are busy in the trading of lies, libel, and slander for temporary, worldly gain—for a small amount of money,
Sometimes the spread of false news has caused immense damage to the entire Maldivian state
Each of you should resolve not to participate in lying, spreading false news and insults. Not to spend the provisions and wealth given to us by Allah for such destruction,
The Maldivian people converted to the Islamic faith at a time when the Maldives was continuously attacked and persecuted by a regional power. Maldivians completely removed themselves from the faith and culture of the threatening power
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