President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has approved the allocation of uninhabited islands to local councils that submitted proposals under his recently announced policy of transferring such islands to council management.

Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works Adam Shareef revealed this information in a post on X on Thursday.

According to the announcement, Raa Inguraidhoo Council applied for the nearby island of Neyo, while Dhaalu Atoll Council requested Minimaasgali and Fenfushi islands. Laamu Maavah Council sought to obtain Laamu Bodumaabulhali.

Minister Shareef indicated that the Ministry of Finance and Planning would work jointly with the Ministry of Cities, Local Government and Public Works to facilitate the transfer of these islands to the respective councils.

The Minister also noted that a report would be submitted to the President's Office next week.