President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has unveiled an ambitious housing and urban development plan that promises to permanently solve the long-standing housing crisis in the Greater Malé Region. Speaking at the Republic Day ceremony held at the Social Center, the President announced that his administration will soon open applications for 15,000 land plots as part of the government’s largest-ever housing initiative, supported by ongoing massive land reclamation works across key locations.
The President confirmed that the 15,000 plots will be distributed from the newly reclaimed Rasmalé, alongside plots and housing units planned for Hulhumalé Phase 3, Gulhifalhu, Giraavaru Lagoon, and Uthuru Thila Falhu. These reclamation zones are central to the government’s pledge to provide affordable housing for Maldivians, particularly long-term residents of Malé and those who have never owned land before.
“From the land we are currently reclaiming in Rasmalé, in the first phase, we plan to distribute 15,000 plots within the next five months,” President Muizzu said, adding that reclamation work at Rasmalé has already accelerated, with dredgers contracted and paid for to triple progress by December.
The President described the ongoing works as “the largest land reclamation project in the Maldives to date,” confirming that simultaneous efforts are underway in Hulhumalé Phase 3, Giraavaru Lagoon, and Rasmalé, with new dredgers arriving this month to fast-track development. The Uthuru Thila Falhu project, another major housing and infrastructure component, is also set to begin soon.
President Muizzu reiterated his election promise that no previously allocated plots will be revoked, emphasizing that reclamation is being carried out precisely to honor those commitments. “Plots that were allocated in the sea will be handed over once the land is reclaimed. Every promise I made to the people is now being implemented in practice,” he said.
In addition to the 15,000 plots, the President announced that construction of over 7,000 housing units in the Greater Malé area will begin this year. Agreements for 825 units across thirteen islands have already been finalized, with financing fully secured. Furthermore, 3,000 flats in Malé are set to be contracted within the next month and a half, along with 4,000 units under India’s line of credit and additional projects supported by other partner nations.
The President explained that applications for the new plots and flats will be opened under a “family housing” policy, prioritizing youth, single parents, persons with disabilities, tourism and transport workers, and those who have long lived in congested housing conditions.
“This initiative will provide permanent relief to the people of Malé who have faced housing challenges for generations,” President Muizzu said, affirming that the comprehensive reclamation and housing plan will fulfill his government’s pledge to “reclaim the Maldives for Maldivians.”
As part of his broader development vision, the President also hinted that the upcoming November 17 anniversary event will include a detailed progress report on completed and ongoing housing projects, reflecting the administration’s drive to make home ownership a reality for every Maldivian family.
“God willing, this initiative will end decades of housing struggles and mark a new chapter of prosperity, stability, and dignity for the people of the Maldives,” he concluded.
