Muizzu Plans to Extend Gov’t Services to Villimale’ and Hulhumale’
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu assured that several government services currently available in Malé will also be accessible from Villimalé and Hulhumalé, eliminating the need for residents to travel to Malé for these services.
During a visit to the Malé City Council, Muizzu confirmed that services such as the issuance of ID cards and passports will soon be available in Villimalé and Hulhumalé.
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He noted that a land plot in Villimalé has already been allocated for the construction of a building to house these services. Should the Malé City Council face budgetary constraints, the project could receive funding through discussions with the Ministry of Cities and Local Governance, he added.
Muizzu highlighted that these measures are designed to ease the burden on residents and reduce traffic congestion in Malé City, especially during office hours. “This will significantly reduce traffic, as residents of Hulhumalé will no longer need to cross the bridge to access these services,” he stated, underscoring the need for the full cooperation of the city council to realise this project.
In addition to these developments, Muizzu announced plans to construct more schools in Hulhumalé to address the growing population and alleviate traffic congestion. He revealed that seven new schools are planned to be built over the next four years, in line with the city’s needs.
Muizzu’s visit also included discussions with the Women’s Development Committee (WDC), where concerns about salary constraints and allowances were raised. Muizzu assured the committee that legal changes were underway to address these issues and pledged continued government support for initiatives aimed at empowering women.
In his remarks, Muizzu also addressed the ongoing housing crisis in Malé. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to resolving the issue with the cooperation of the Malé City Council, highlighting the establishment of a special committee within the council to assist in evaluating housing allocations.
Moreover, Muizzu provided updates on the road development projects in Malé and Villimalé, describing them as significant and transformative. He noted that these projects, which include the organisation of underground network cables to minimise future disruptions, are fully funded by the Chinese government, with practical work expected to begin by late 2024 or early 2025.
Muizzu concluded his visit by signing the official guestbook and receiving a plaque from the Malé City Council as a memento. The visit is part of an ongoing series of engagements with island and city councils across the country.
