Right to Information Act

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'Velaanaage' houses several state institutions and government companies.

A fortified wall of silence shuts out the public eye

From when the number of Cabinet members was reduced to 15, and 12 Ministers were appointed during the Muizzu administration, in 2026.

A weekly ration of truth from our transparent leaders

The President's Office Building.

President's Office estimates over MVR 15 million in expenditures for projects planned this year

The President's Office.

Over 500 public complaints submitted to President's Office this year, including grievances regarding housing and development!

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu speaking at a presser.

Information on State Ministers removed from President's Office website

Government Chief Spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef (Mundhu).

While spokesperson stated that 233 RTI requests were answered within a year, they were unable to clarify how many of those responses were provided within legally mandated timeframe

President Muizzu's Cabinet.

President's Office discloses only 38 percent of information required to be proactively released by state institutions

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.

President Muizzu’s misunderstood RTI policy

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu speaks during a press conference held on Monday.

Muizzu finally acknowledges failure to respond to RTI requests, assures a directive will be issued

Government fails to respond to 76 percent of RTI requests.

Ahid responds to Shareef: 76 percent of government inquiries remain unanswered

Government Spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef (Mundhu).

Spokesperson defends failure to respond to RTI requests, claiming not all inquiries are legitimate

The Supreme Court has held a hearing regarding a case filed by STELCO to overturn a ruling requiring the company to disclose details of its newly hired and dismissed employees.

Supreme Court rules High Court can proceed with STELCO’s appeal against disclosing details of newly hired and dismissed employees

Attorney General Ahmed Usham.

AG blames RTI applicants after President’s Office violates law, claims they are wasting state resources!

Chief Government Spokesperson Mundhu during a press conference.

Art of saying nothing with more people on payroll

President's Office Building.

President's Office admits government's economic reform agenda has remained stalled since beginning of 2024!

From the hearing held at the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICOM) on Sunday.

President's Office fails to comply with legal requirements in case submitted by RaajjeTV to Information Commissioner's Office

The STELCO head office. Although discounts were provided during the past month of Ramadan, many residents reported that the subsequent electricity bills sent to households had doubled in cost. | STELCO

STELCO directs inquiries regarding reimbursement of revenue lost from electricity bill discounts, mandated by Pres. Muizzu, to be submitted through an RTI request

Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed | President's Office

Ministry of Islamic Affairs fined for failing to attend a hearing at the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICOM), following two prior postponements requested by ministry

Passenger departure at VIA on a Maldivian flight

Island Aviation refuses to disclose number of flights chartered for PNC rally