In a significant move to strengthen law enforcement infrastructure, the Maldives government has signed agreements to construct 75 new police stations across the nation. The project, aimed at improving policing services, has been allocated to three key entities: Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC), Fenaka Corporation, and Road Development Corporation (RDC).
Announced by the Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology, the initiative will begin this year, with the ambitious goal of providing police services to nearly every inhabited island in the Maldives by the end of 2025. This move aligns with President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s vision for more accessible and efficient law enforcement across the archipelago.
When the current administration took office, over 70 islands lacked dedicated police stations. This project is set to address this gap, bringing police services to communities across the nation, except for those islands planned for relocation under the population consolidation policy.
The project will see the following distribution of police station construction:
- MTCC will build 15 stations
- Fenaka Corporation will construct 40 stations
- RDC will handle the development of 20 stations
President Muizzu, during his visit to Raa Vaadhoo on January 21, 2025, reassured the residents that their long-awaited police services would be realized within the year. “By the end of 2025, we will have dedicated police facilities in every island, tailored to each island’s population, economy, and needs,” said President Muizzu. He emphasized that the new stations will not be temporary facilities but purpose-built structures designed to meet the required standards, offering better service and reducing the reliance on rented spaces.
The construction of these new police stations will not only enhance law enforcement capabilities across the Maldives but is also expected to reduce recurrent costs for the police while reallocating funds toward improving service delivery. This large-scale project represents a significant upgrade to the country’s policing infrastructure, helping bring services closer to citizens and reinforcing security across the islands.
