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Hundreds Queue for Ramadan Tuna Gift as Govt. Expands Distribution Efforts

Hundreds of residents lined up across Male' City on the night of 21 February 2025 to receive canned tuna under President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's Ramadan gift initiative, with the government adding distribution points to meet demand. The government is also working with STO to stabilise prices of over 140 essential items from March 1, and STO has imported coconuts priced at MVR 5 each.

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    Canned tuna was distributed to residents in Male' City as part of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's Ramadan gift initiative. 20 Feb only The Standard Hundreds of people lined up across Male' City last night to receive canned tuna as part of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's government's Ramadan gift initiative.

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  • 48 cans tuna ration per household The Standard President Muizzu's administration has also allocated one case of 48 cans per household, with distribution based on electricity meter numbers.

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  • over 80,000 households targeted The Standard This initiative aims to reach over 80,000 households across the nation, providing them with a much-needed food supply during Ramadan.

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  • over 140 essential items with stable prices The Standard keep the prices of over 140 essential items stable. This includes 93 basic household goods, 38 varieties of fruits and vegetables, and 10 categories of fish and seafood

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  • 93 goods basic household goods The Standard This includes 93 basic household goods, 38 varieties of fruits and vegetables, and 10 categories of fish and seafood, with measures set to begin on March 1.

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  • 38 varieties fruits and vegetables varieties The Standard This includes 93 basic household goods, 38 varieties of fruits and vegetables, and 10 categories of fish and seafood, with measures set to begin on March 1.

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  • 10 categories fish and seafood categories The Standard This includes 93 basic household goods, 38 varieties of fruits and vegetables, and 10 categories of fish and seafood, with measures set to begin on March 1.

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  • MVR 5 imported coconut price The Standard STO has also imported essential goods, including coconuts, which are now priced at just MVR 5 each—a significant drop from the previous market range of MVR 10 to MVR 25.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

  • MVR 10 to MVR 25 previous coconut market price range The Standard which are now priced at just MVR 5 each—a significant drop from the previous market range of MVR 10 to MVR 25.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

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