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Fenaka Corporation

Politics

Fenaka buckles under MVR 3.8 billion debt and arrears

The state utility owes billions to lenders and private contractors.

17 Feb, 4:21 PM

Politics

State utility defends staff dismissals

Fenaka Corporation hired 170 employees before September’s election.

20 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Fenaka officials walk free from corruption scandal

The Anti-Corruption Commission launched an inquiry more than a year ago into the theft of US$1million from the state-owned utility.

04 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Utility companies sue to recover millions lost in currency exchange scam

The State Electricity Company and Fenaka Corporation paid MVR20 million to Sharu Launch Services to buy dollars but cheques issued by the speedboat transfer company bounced.

16 Jan 2017, 9:00 AM

Politics

Fenaka chairman resigns amid corruption scandal

Nadheem cited mismanagement by Fenaka’s staff as well as their refusal to consult the board and follow instructions on procurement of fuel by the president’s office

12 Oct 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Head of state utility corporation replaced with former MP

The dismissal of Fenaka Corporation’s Managing Director Mohamed Nimal comes weeks after a US$1 million corruption scandal surfaced in local media. The state utility company has reportedly been unable to recover MVR17 million released to a local company to purchase dollars.

27 Sep 2016, 9:00 AM

Culture

Electricity restored on Thinadhoo after powerhouse fire

The state utility company has restored electricity on the southern population hub of Thinadhoo after a powerhouse fire left residents in the dark for four days. Experts are calling for a transition to renewable energy.

01 Feb 2016, 9:00 AM

Business & Tourism

Addu City shops hike prices of frozen goods after subsidy cut

31 May 2015, 5:54 PM

News In Brief

Power bill deadline extended amid protests

09 Apr 2015, 5:23 PM

News In Brief

Fenaka Corporation commissioned to build sewerage system for Kudahuvadhoo housing units

19 Jul 2014, 9:26 PM

News In Brief

Three companies contracted to supply generators for 77 islands

17 Mar 2014, 3:36 PM

News In Brief

Fenaka Corporation to manage Hinnavaru waste management system

16 Feb 2014, 3:16 PM

News In Brief

Fenaka Corporation takes over four island powerhouses

23 Oct 2012, 2:19 PM

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