Person
Dr Abdulla Muththalib
Described in the news as: Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development; Housing Minister; Minister of Construction and Infrastructure; Construction Minister.
In the news, last 90 days
Economy
Leaked Audio: Muththalib Says Ras Male' Properties to Be Sold on Renewable 99-Year Leases
Leaked audio recordings, whose authenticity several local media outlets confirmed, feature Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Dr. Abdulla Muththalib saying that Ras Male' property will be sold on 99-year renewable leases under a special arrangement with the government. He said the government would retain authority over ownership transfers and that the arrangement exists to prevent property values from depreciating.
Politics
MDP submits resolution to Parliament seeking referendum on Ras Male' project
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) passed and submitted a resolution to the People's Majlis calling for a public referendum on the government's agreement with Eagle Hills for development of Fushidhiggaru Lagoon at Ras Male'. The resolution cites constitutional and Referendum Act provisions and raises concerns about the 99-year lease of publicly reclaimed land.
Politics
Allowing foreign parties to own Maldivian land is equivalent to dismantling core pillars of the nation: Jameel
Former Vice President Dr. Mohamed Jameel Ahmed criticised the government on a RaajjeTV talk show, arguing that allowing foreign ownership of Maldivian land would undermine the nation's core pillars and inevitably lead to non-Muslims acquiring land and gaining religious freedom. He also criticised the amendment of the Penal Code and said President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's administration has delivered no development as it reaches its three-year mark.
Economy
Rasmale' project must be judged on long-term returns: Muththalib
Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Dr. Abdulla Muththalib defended the proposed Eagle Hills project in Rasmale' against a critical Dhauru news report, arguing the criticism used an unrealistic land valuation and ignored infrastructure costs. He said the agreement keeps land ownership with the State under a leasehold system and would generate around USD 3.1 billion through revenue sharing, plus other taxes.
Infrastructure
Villimalé–Gulhifalhu Bridge takes shape as final segment joins islands
The final segment of the bridge between Villimalé and Gulhifalhu was installed on Friday, joining the two islands as a milestone of the Greater Malé Connectivity Project, announced by Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Dr Abdulla Muththalib. The roughly 6.7-kilometre bridge and causeway network will connect Malé, Villimalé, Gulhifalhu and Thilafushi, built by Afcons Infrastructure with Indian grant and credit financing.
Politics
Country’s development depends on young people’s willingness to serve: Muththalib
Housing Minister Dr Abdulla Muththalib said at the Maldives National University graduation ceremony on Thursday that the country's development depends on the younger generation's willingness to serve, and criticised public servants who treat their jobs as mere office work. He noted that the Maldives generates around MVR 40 billion in revenue, matched by recurrent expenditure, limiting the government's ability to increase salaries.
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