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Fenaka Corporation

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Society

Fuvahmulah left without water after years of inaction on known leaks

Authorities knew since 2020, but residents were kept uninformed.

12 Nov 2025, 19:55

Campaign donors, family firms, and election-eve payments: the Fenaka scandal explained
Explainer

Campaign donors, family firms, and election-eve payments: the Fenaka scandal explained

A utility's descent into patronage, kickbacks, and political warfare.

29 Sep 2025, 18:03

Addu MP calls for resignation of utility boss as residents break fast in darkness
Morning Brief

Addu MP calls for resignation of utility boss as residents break fast in darkness

A digest of yesterday's top story.

25 Mar 2025, 09:00

Fenaka buckles under MVR 3.8 billion debt and arrears
Politics

Fenaka buckles under MVR 3.8 billion debt and arrears

The state utility owes billions to lenders and private contractors.

17 Feb 2025, 16:21

State utility defends staff dismissals
Politics

State utility defends staff dismissals

Fenaka Corporation hired 170 employees before September’s election.

20 Mar 2019, 09:00

Fenaka officials walk free from corruption scandal
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, 09:00

Utility companies sue to recover millions lost in currency exchange scam
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, 09:00

Fenaka chairman resigns amid corruption scandal
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, 09:00

Head of state utility corporation replaced with former MP
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, 09:00

Electricity restored on Thinadhoo after powerhouse fire
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, 09:00

Addu City shops hike prices of frozen goods after subsidy cut
Business & Tourism

Addu City shops hike prices of frozen goods after subsidy cut

31 May 2015, 17:54

News In Brief

Power bill deadline extended amid protests

09 Apr 2015, 17:23

News In Brief

Fenaka Corporation commissioned to build sewerage system for Kudahuvadhoo housing units

19 Jul 2014, 21:26

News In Brief

Three companies contracted to supply generators for 77 islands

17 Mar 2014, 15:36

News In Brief

Fenaka Corporation to manage Hinnavaru waste management system

16 Feb 2014, 15:16

News In Brief

Fenaka Corporation takes over four island powerhouses

23 Oct 2012, 14:19

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