President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has pledged urgent and decisive action to end prolonged pre-trial detention in the Maldives, describing the issue as both unacceptable and deeply troubling. Speaking during the latest episode of the Rayyithunnaa Eku podcast, he outlined a combination of short- and long-term measures, including expediting investigations, improving judicial infrastructure, and constructing a new detention facility. Immediate steps include reviewing one-third of current pre-trial cases for potential monitored release, reforming the costly bail system for non-major crimes, and enhancing coordination between key legal institutions to fast-track reforms.