Housing Ministry

Point-counterpoint: war of words over social housing dispute

A compilation of allegations exchanged between the government and opposition.

"We're living and dying here": long-term Malé residents lose housing over paperwork

Hundreds were deemed ineligible for social housing.

Long-awaited housing list released with majority of recipients disqualified

53% of recipients chosen by the previous government were deemed ineligible.

Housing list controversy deepens as Malé mayor rejects reevaluation

The veracity of the new list was "questionable," Azim said.

Infrastucture ministry fined for environmental damage

The ministry uprooted trees and carried out road construction without an environmental impact assessment.

Housing ministry and water company slapped with environmental fines

The fines were imposed over the unauthorised extraction and release of groundwater.

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.

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.

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.

Maldives to get US$40 mn OPEC loan

The Maldives housing minister took a swipe at the EU for approving sanctions.

More than MVR100 million given illegally to MRDC

The money was not included in the state budget.

Maldives councils lose more powers

Opposition-dominated councils are losing their powers to the housing ministry.

Malé’s badly damaged roads getting a makeover

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.