President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that 1,043 development projects will be implemented across the Maldives this year.

In his presidential address to Parliament, he noted that when he took office, many projects were stalled or had no proper budget plans. The government is now working to restart and complete these projects while also initiating new ones.

"All stalled projects related to water and sanitation, school infrastructure, health centres, and playgrounds will resume by this month and March. In total, 1,043 projects will be carried out across the country this year," President Dr Muizzu stated.