Garbage complaints top city council's community reports

The council said eight people were given warnings and five were fined in connection with complaints received during the period.

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Male' City Council employees cleaning up garbage littered on Male' streets -- Photo: Male' City Council

Malika Shahid

2026-08-09 13:02:12

Garbage and littering were the most common complaints received by Male' City Council's community engagement unit from July 26 to 1 August.

The council said 321 cases were reported to the unit, with 256 related to littering on roads, streets, vacant land and in the lagoon.

Other complaints included:

  • 15 cases involving water leaking or dripping from roof drains and outdoor air-conditioning units.
  • 15 cases involving faded road markings and signs, as well as damaged traffic and street lights.
  • 11 cases of illegal trading on streets.
  • 12 cases involving damaged road surfaces, gutters, paving stones and tarmac.
  • Three cases of people sleeping in parks and mosques.

The council said eight people were given warnings and five were fined in connection with complaints received during the period.

A total of 96 cases had been resolved, the council said.