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Politics
Mayor Azim Says Decentralization Is Essential for Maldives’ Development
Male' City Mayor Adam Azim said the Maldives can only be developed through a decentralized system that empowers local councils, and criticized the government for amending the Decentralization Act and seizing council-owned land. He said the land seizures are projected to cut the Male' City Council's estimated 2027 revenue by approximately 80 percent.
Infrastructure
Male' City's traffic congestion worsened due to previous issuance of garage permits for non-existent spaces: Azim
Male' City Mayor Adam Azim said worsening traffic congestion in Male' City stems from permits issued for vehicles under falsely verified, non-existent garage spaces. He said the cases have been forwarded to police for investigation and called for stronger enforcement.
Environment
Council says it never approved cutting of Villimale' banyan tree
The Male' City Council says it never granted permission to cut banyan trees in the beach sports area of Villimale', after an attempt to fell a mature tree led an environmental activist to climb it and police to remove him. Councillor Hussain Furushan says the Environmental Regulatory Authority has instructed the council, police and WAMCO to halt the tree-cutting operation.
Environment
Activist climbs century-old banyan tree in Vilimale’ to protest its removal
Environmental activist Ahmed Niyaz climbed a century-old banyan tree at the water sports area in Vilimale' on Thursday morning to protest its removal, as workers had been cutting it down since Wednesday. Police used a telehandler to negotiate with him; he climbed down and was removed from the area, and a police spokesperson said he was not placed under arrest.
Infrastructure
Male' City Council decides to seek injunction to halt transfer of disputed powers to Greater Male' Office
The Male' City Council has unanimously decided to seek a court injunction and initiate legal proceedings challenging the constitutionality of provisions in the Land Transport Act that transfer contested powers to the Greater Male' Transport and Mobility Office. The decision was taken at the council's 24th official general meeting of the 5th session, held on Wednesday, with all 13 council members present supporting the motion.
Infrastructure
Male' City Council challenges transfer of long-standing responsibilities to the new GMTMO office
The Male' City Council unanimously decided to seek an interim court order to halt the transfer of its long-standing powers to the Greater Male' Transport and Mobility Office (GMTMO), created under amendments to the Land Transport Act. The Road Traffic Act, which came into force last month, includes a special chapter for the Male' area establishing a Transport Mobility Fund and a traffic office for the region.
Politics
Parliament rejects resolution opposing government acquisition of 14 land plots in Male'
The People's Majlis rejected a resolution by MP Meekail Ahmed Naseem arguing that the Ministry of Housing, Land, and Urban Development's transfer of 14 land plots from Male' City Council jurisdiction to state ownership undermined decentralization. During Wednesday's session, 52 of the 63 members present voted against debating the motion.
Justice
Former councilor Aiman arrested over alleged sexual assault of minor
Former Male' City Council member for the Maafannu South constituency Mohamed Aiman Ismail was arrested on Tuesday over allegations of sexually assaulting a minor girl, according to police spokesperson Ahmed Shiyam. Former Foreign Minister and Parliament Speaker Abdulla Shahid has also been arrested over similar allegations and was remanded in custody for 30 days.
Politics
Azim: An MDP administration will complete fisheries projects and provide relief to fishermen
Male' City Mayor Adam Azim, campaigning as running mate for former Vice President Faisal Naseem in the MDP presidential primary, visited the Male' Fish Market on Sunday to hear fishermen's concerns about ice and fuel shortages and unfair pricing. Azim said an MDP administration would complete major fisheries projects in the north, south and central regions and establish cold storage and direct island export mechanisms.
Politics
Male' City Council takes legal action over 14 plots taken by state
Male' City Council has filed a civil suit against the Ministry of Housing seeking a stay order after the government decided to take over 14 plots of land under the council's jurisdiction for development projects. The takeover follows amendments to the Decentralisation Act passed last month, and the ministry has invited complaints and opinions on the decision within 14 days.
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