President pledges no tolerance for corruption in Maldives
He said the government will not permit any space for corruption and will continue to address risks and vulnerabilities across public institutions.
Top Stories
-
Man stabbed in Male’ following domestic altercation, police say
-
Consultation required in formation of city council constituencies
-
Ghafoor says MDP won't align behind any single leader
-
Unclear constituency boundaries delay MDP’s council preparation
-
MDP to hold chairmanship election after April council polls
President Mohamed Muizzu on Tuesday said the Maldives will remain a transparent, accountable and corruption-free country, reiterating the government’s commitment on the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day.
In his message, the President said the Maldives’ accession to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) in 2007 reflects the importance the country has placed on anti-corruption efforts. He said the Maldives will continue to uphold the principles of the Convention.
The President noted that systemic corruption undermines the rule of law, obstructs sustainable development, weakens democratic systems and denies citizens their basic rights.
He said the government will not permit any space for corruption and will continue to address risks and vulnerabilities across public institutions.
The President highlighted several initiatives undertaken by the government, including:
-
“Maldives 2.0” digital transformation projects aimed at strengthening transparency in government transactions.
-
Work by the Anti-Corruption Commission on asset recovery through amendments to the Penal Code.
-
Introduction of the 20-Year National Development Plan and the “Hinmi” Corruption Risk Self-Assessment Toolkit, aligned with the National Anti-Corruption Plan.
-
Establishment of a specialised anti-corruption academy to train professional staff for government institutions.
The President said tackling corruption requires participation beyond the government, noting that the involvement of private individuals and the private sector is essential.
