His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu Announces Fuel Storage Facilities Project in M. Mulaku to Begin in January 2026

His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has officially announced that construction of a fuel skid in M. Mulah, designed to establish a system facilitating convenient fuel access for fishermen, will commence in January next year.

The President made this announcement during his ongoing tour of inhabited islands across four atolls whilst addressing the residents of M. Mulaku.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu highlighted that Mulaku Atoll holds a prominent position in the fisheries sector. He stated that upon completion of the projects to establish a 30-tonne ice plant, cold storage facility, and fuel skid in Mulaku, the island's fishing sector will be significantly strengthened, thereby contributing to the improvement of livelihoods within local communities. These developments are expected to enhance operational capacity and improve the livelihoods of local communities

The President emphasised that establishing systems to provide easy access to ice and affordable fuel supply is an important pledge he has made. In this regard, he announced that the implementation of a system enabling fishermen to procure fuel at State Trading Organisation (STO) rates has been entrusted to STO, with the project scheduled for completion by March next year.