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President Muizzu Steps In, Resolves Baibalaa Controversy with New Playground in Usfasgandu

After public criticism over a Baibalaa playground installed in the Maafannu Cemetery by Male' City Council, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu instructed the Ministry of Cities, Local Government, and Public Works to find an alternative site, and the ministry built a new playground at Usfasgandu, completed the same evening. The game is a traditional Eid sport similar to Kabaddi and popular among Maldivian youth.

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    The ministry started work on a new Baibalaa playground and completed the project by the evening. Usfasgandu early 18 Mar morning only The Standard In response, the ministry acted swiftly, starting work on the new Baibalaa playground at Usfasgandu early yesterday morning. The project was completed by the evening, providing the city's youth with a safe and respectful space to engage in their traditional sport.

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  • Male' City Council set up a Baibalaa arena in the Maafannu Cemetery. earlier this week Maafannu Cemetery The Standard Earlier this week, Male' City Council set up a Baibalaa arena in the Maafannu Cemetery, sparking a wave of criticism on social media.

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