Ras Malé

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One of the world's largest dredgers, the *Cristobal Colon*, commenced reclamation work for Ras Malé on December 1, 2025.

Ras Malé reclamation project yet to be completed despite massive expenditure: Thazmeel

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu speaking during the inaugural episode of the podcast titled 'The Pulse.'

Previous administrations failed to implement holistic measures for environmental protection: Muizzu

Mauroof Zakir, Member of Parliament for the Kendhoo Constituency.

Ras Malé project is a deceptive scheme designed to embezzle state revenue: Mauroof

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu speaking during the "Nation Chat" program broadcast by state media on Thursday night.

60 percent of Ras Malé reclamation project completed since 2023, confirms President Muizzu

Male' City Mayor Adam Azim. | RaajjeMV

Azim: Government deceived the youth by selling fuel to the public at high prices after purchasing it at lower rates

President Muizzu and Minister of Climate Change, Environmental Energy and Water, Thoriq Ibrahim. | Environment Ministry

Silt accumulates during land reclamation, and that is clearly visible, but the reclamation must proceed: Minister Thoriq

Male' City Mayor Adam Azim gives an interview to Raajje TV. | RaajjeMV

Civil service salaries decreased; those previously earning 22,000 MVR are now receiving only 14,000 MVR: Azim

Land reclamation efforts at Giraavarufalhu are currently underway, with two dredgers operating simultaneously to expedite the project. | X

Upon returning to Male’ after advocating for reef conservation in Germany, President Muizzu promotes the operations of two dredgers currently working without any regard for the protection of the reefs

"Save Our Waves" is calling for urgent and responsible action to protect the surf break known as Tucky Joes (Miyaru Faru) in the Maldives.

Environmental safeguards ignored as gov’t pushes secrecy-shrouded reclamation projects

One of the two world's largest Trailer Suction Hopper Dredgers
"Cristóbal Colón" of Jan De Nul started reclamation works at Ras Male on 1 December 2025.

“Belgian company reclaiming Ras Malé with utter disregard for environmental protection”