The Male’ City Council has called on the public to assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the oceans surrounding Male’ and Villimale’. Despite regular efforts to clean the waters, the council has reported that a lack of public cooperation is preventing the initiative from achieving its desired results.

In a statement posted on X, the council emphasised the importance of community involvement in tackling the issue of marine pollution. It also urged people to refrain from dumping garbage into the ocean and the streets, a persistent problem that hampers clean up efforts.

The council reiterated that cleaning the ocean is a regular practice, but sustainable success requires collective responsibility and action from residents.