Housing Ministry


"We're living and dying here": long-term Malé residents lose housing over paperwork
Hundreds were deemed ineligible for social housing.
06 Mar, 10:00 PM


Long-awaited housing list released with majority of recipients disqualified
53% of recipients chosen by the previous government were deemed ineligible.
27 Feb, 9:51 PM


Housing list controversy deepens as Malé mayor rejects reevaluation
The veracity of the new list was "questionable," Azim said.
06 Feb, 6:00 PM


Infrastucture ministry fined for environmental damage
The ministry uprooted trees and carried out road construction without an environmental impact assessment.
18 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM


Housing ministry and water company slapped with environmental fines
The fines were imposed over the unauthorised extraction and release of groundwater.
15 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM


Finance ministry gets RTI request over ‘US$40 mn loan’ from OPEC body
The loan was announced almost two months ago but basic questions about it remain unanswered.
10 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


No details on Maldives ‘US$40 mn loan’ from OPEC body
The loan was announced hours after the EU said it was imposing sanctions on the Maldives.
14 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM


A brid(g)e too far: Maldives ministry U-turn on wedding sponsorship
Couples can choose from five different wedding themes: Maldivian, Chinese, floral, sunset and vintage.
06 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM


Maldives to get US$40 mn OPEC loan
The Maldives housing minister took a swipe at the EU for approving sanctions.
17 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM


More than MVR100 million given illegally to MRDC
The money was not included in the state budget.
10 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM


Maldives councils lose more powers
Opposition-dominated councils are losing their powers to the housing ministry.
09 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM


Malé’s badly damaged roads getting a makeover
04 Oct 2016, 9:00 AM


Bridge pipes ‘stored’ on Gulhifalhu reef
Some 18 massive steel pipes imported for the ongoing construction of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge are being kept on top of a coral reef near Malé.
30 May 2016, 9:00 AM


Posters and banners banned in public spaces
The housing ministry is removing posters and banners from Malé’s public spaces, in a bid to “ensure public safety and well-being, and keeping parks, streets and public squares, places frequented by the public and children clean and free from litter.”
19 May 2016, 9:00 AM


Government makes U-turn on affordable housing pledge
Some 300 families who were awarded flats by former President Mohamed Nasheed’s administration are being asked to pay MVR2million (US$129,701) for a flat, with the housing ministry announcing that it will prioritise families who can make the payment within five years.
10 Apr 2016, 9:00 AM


Government plans to relocate ancient mosque to ‘heritage island’
The government is planning to relocate the ancient Kalhuvakaru mosque in Malé to a heritage island to be developed on the capital’s suburb Hulhumalé. Built in the late 18th century, it came to be known as the “travelling mosque” due to its history of relocation.
27 Dec 2015, 9:00 AM


Housing ministry inspecting construction sites, buildings in Malé
The housing ministry says several buildings and construction sites in the capital “are not practicing safety precautions and construction practices as per regulations.” Survey teams will inspect sites for “the proper use of hoardings, safety nets and other necessary precautions as well as the use of proper safety clothing for the construction workers.”
09 Dec 2015, 9:00 AM


Fishermen barred from Malé north harbor
Fishermen are complaining of lack of dock space at Malé’s harbors after vessels were cleared out from the new presidential jetty, Izzuddin pier. Some are now swimming to shore with their catch because they are unable to unload at the congested local market harbor, the only area now open to fishermen.
21 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM


Government seeks developers for 10,000 flats on Hulhumalé
The housing ministry on September 17 opened up a call for proposals for 7,120 social housing units and 3000 medium-end housing units on the newly reclaimed land on Hulhumalé.
20 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM


Government to reclaim Malé southwest harbour
The government has announced plans to reclaim the southwestern harbour of Malé to build a waste management center and to relocate warehouses.
14 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM