President Muizzu Orders Full Government Transparency Compliance Within One Week

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has directed all government ministries and state agencies to achieve full compliance with mandatory information disclosure requirements within the coming week. Speaking at a press briefing at the President's Office on Monday, the President emphasized that public bodies must adhere strictly to the Right to Information (RTI) Act of 2014. The legislation mandates that state institutions proactively publish essential data, including organizational structures, roles and responsibilities, service catalogs, and official complaint procedures. While the Information Commission has previously highlighted shortcomings in proactive disclosure, the administration is now pushing for a systemic shift toward regularity. President Muizzu revealed that four ministries have already reached 100 percent disclosure, with the remaining agencies nearing completion. Beyond proactive publishing, the President set a strict 15-day deadline for agencies to clear all overdue RTI requests. This push for transparency is part of a broader digital overhaul under the 'Maldives 2.0' policy. The President stated that fast-tracking digitalization across the state is essential to enhancing accountability and efficiency. By reducing direct human intervention in administrative processes, the government aims to eliminate personal bias and undue influence, creating a more predictable and transparent system for all citizens. In addition to transparency, the digitalization drive is streamlining service delivery. The government is centralizing services that were previously fragmented across multiple agencies to simplify public access. A key example is the transfer of medical welfare services from the National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) to Aasandha. The Maldives 2.0 project serves as the primary vehicle for this transformation, aiming to reduce bureaucratic delays and ensure that government services are faster and more consistent. The administration maintains that a digital-first approach is the most effective way to secure long-term transparency and institutional accountability in the Maldives.