HDC has denied opportunity to discuss Hulhumalé municipal services: Malé City Council
15 ޖުލައި 2026 | ބުދަ 14:23Malé City Mayor Adam Azim and city councilors were denied a meeting with the Managing Director of Housing Development Corporation (HDC) after seeking to address mounting public complaints regarding the company’s negligence in providing essential municipal services to Hulhumalé flat residents. Highlighting the significant hardships faced by the community, the Mayor emphasized that the City Council is actively seeking an urgent resolution to these service failures despite the lack of cooperation from HDC.
Malé City Mayor Adam Azim and city councilors visited the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) on Wednesday to discuss municipal services in Hulhumalé; however, they were denied the opportunity to hold the meeting. | Male city council
The Malé City Council has stated that the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has denied a request to meet and discuss the corporation's alleged negligence in providing essential municipal services to the residents of Hulhumalé.
The Malé City Council has raised serious concerns over the Housing Development Corporation's (HDC) continued negligence in providing essential municipal services to the residents of Hulhumalé. The Council stated that when Mayor Adam Azim and several councilors visited the HDC headquarters on Wednesday to seek a resolution, the corporation's Managing Director refused to grant them a meeting.
The Mayor and Council members visited the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) following repeated complaints from residents of the Vinares, FDC, and Hiyaa flats in Hulhumalé. These grievances center on the corporation's alleged negligence in providing essential municipal services to the area.
Regarding the issue, Mayor Azim stated that the lack of municipal services for residents of Hulhumalé flats is a significant concern, and he expressed a desire to consult with the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) to find an urgent solution. However, the Mayor noted that HDC has not facilitated such an opportunity, describing the situation as deeply regrettable. He further asserted that he would continue to pursue the matter with HDC until a resolution is reached.
The issue was submitted by Fathimath Zahiyya, the Councilor for the North Hulhumale constituency, during the 8th official general meeting of the Malé City Council’s 5th term.
While residents have raised numerous complaints regarding municipal services in Hulhumalé, the City Council is currently working to secure the cooperation of the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) to address these issues.
