‘Migrant workers keep out’: A day at Rasrani park
Policemen and guides from the housing ministry have been keeping away migrant workers from the revamped Sultan Park after a controversial decision to charge an entrance fee for expatriates.
05 Sep 2017, 9:00 AM
By Fathmath Isha and Hassan Moosa
The asphalt path to Rasrani Bageecha was left damp by the afternoon rain as families trudged across puddles to the newly opened park, drawn by greenery and open space ensconced from Malé’s heavy traffic.
Thousands have visited Sultan Park since its reopening late August but one group of residents of the densely-packed capital is conspicuously absent. As we stand by the new stainless steel fountain at the entrance, we soon see migrant workers backing away at the approach of uniformed policemen.
A sign in English atop a small stone structure shows ticket prices for foreigners above 18 years of age. Non-Maldivians must pay an entrance fee of MVR75 (US$5) on weekdays and MVR100 (US$7) during the weekend.
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