The government has initiated the distribution of essential goods to every household in preparation for the upcoming month of Ramadan. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced that each household will receive 10kg of rice and 10kg of flour as part of this initiative. The State Trading Organisation (STO) is overseeing the distribution process, and the imported goods are securely stored.
Starting on March 9, STO has begun the distribution of basic goods in the Greater Male Region. Daily distribution hours are from 10:00 hrs to 16:00 hrs, excluding Fridays, with an additional window from 20:30 hrs to 23:00 hrs. During Ramadan, distribution hours will be adjusted to 09:30 hrs to 13:00 hrs and 21:00 hrs to 23:30 hrs.
Six distribution points have been designated across the Greater Male Region, and transportation to the islands will commence on March 13, with city and local councils overseeing distribution. This effort is exclusively for Maldivian residents, and STO is collaborating with various government ministries, councils, and associations to coordinate the distribution process.