Canned Fish Distribution in Male’ Area to Start on 20 February

The State Trading Organisation (STO) has announced that the distribution of government-promised canned fish cases to households in the Malé area will commence on 20 February as part of preparations for Ramadan.

According to STO, distribution in the islands outside Male’ began on 11 February. In Malé, Vilimalé, and Hulhumalé, the process will continue from 20 February until the end of the month, with advance notice to be given if there are any changes to the schedule. The cases will be distributed daily from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM and from 8:30 PM to 11:00 PM.

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Each household will receive one case containing 48 cans of 180-gram tuna in oil. Distribution in the Malé area will be overseen by Malé City Council and will only be available to Maldivians. To ensure eligibility, recipients will be required to verify their electricity meter number, and their ID card and contact number will be recorded.

Five distribution centres will be established in the Malé area:

• Malé City Council Public Services Section
• MIFCO Office Compound
• Vilimalé Council Office
• Umar Zahir Building in Hulhumalé Phase 1
• Youth Centre in Hiyaa Tower 10, Hulhumalé Phase 2

STO has also begun dispatching canned fish cases to islands, with distribution already underway in parts of Haa Dhaalu Atoll.

During Ramadan last year, the government provided 1.6 million kilograms of staple foods to 82,000 households and offered MVR 142 million in electricity and water bill discounts.