I can confirm that in one of the management meetings with MTCC bus drivers, they were explicitly told to prioritise Maldivians over expatriate workers.
Racial discrimination and xenophobia have become institutionalised in Maldives.
When Muizzu, as Mayor, began charging foreigners to enter Sultan Park, I recognised it as the start of something troubling. I tweeted a lot against it, but many racist Maldivians were in favour of that policy.
I was right.
Since becoming president, he has expanded that racism and xenophobia across gov institutions.
🚨 Spending just 5 to 10 minutes a day in this meditative pose does more than open your hips. It can ease lower back tension, support digestion, and calm a busy mind.
Research shows that gentle stillness paired with slow breathing helps lower stress hormones and guides the body into a relaxed, focused state.
It is a small daily habit, but one that can help reset your nervous system and bring real calm.
@tonymontana_mv@HKurusee@AvasRide@seefromthesky@Muavviyath Umm dude, don't be Mr. know it all please!
Ppl can start things without having a nepo family member and you need to learn to appreciate when fellow Maldivians start from nothing and get somewhere. Varah vaahaka den
5 years old - Mom, I love you.
12 years old - Mom, I can't stand you.
16 years old - My mother is very annoying.
18 years old - I'm leaving this house.
25 years old - Mom, you were right.
30 years old - I want to go to my mom's house.
50 years old - I don't want to lose my mother.
70 years old - I would give up everything to have my mom here with me.
You only have one mom. Take care of her while she's still alive.
Rafah in South Gaza is totally destroyed, this is the result of the lack of reaction from the International community to the Israeli Genocide and war crimes. This is one of the results of the impunity that Israel enjoys.
20 officers collectively rolling 400,000,000, that’s 20,000,000 each and @bankofmaldives sleeping. But god forbid I roll 1 rufiyaa above my salary @bankofmaldives will eat me alive 🤪
A timeless Maldivian scene from Haa Alif Kelaa: islanders washing utensils by the beach, children playing in the waves, and enjoying Majaa at sunset. Simplicity, community, and tradition woven together by the sea. #Maldives#IslandLife // shot in 2020
In 2024, debt will consume much of govt revenue in our region: over 50% in 🇵🇰 & 🇱🇰, nearly 30% in 🇮🇳 & 🇧🇩. BD & PK are already in IMF programs. How govts prioritize expenditure (esp health, education) will impact human dev & is a space to monitor closely. https://t.co/grRevY2Db4
BREAKING:
The United Nations officially added Israel to its blacklist of 'countries that kill children.'
This list also includes groups like ISIS, al-Qaeda, and Boko Haram.
I had the pleasure of moderating this session during AP Blue Economy Forum. The discussions reaffirmed the need for reforming Int dev finance architecture to work for SIDS & the important role of Governments to outline BE vision & to create enabling conditions for investments.