President establishes Greater Malé Transport Office

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has established the Greater Malé Transport and Mobility Office as a new government agency under the Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade to address worsening traffic congestion in the Greater Malé area.

The President’s Office announced the move in a directive issued on Sunday. According to the directive, the office has been created to coordinate efforts to ease traffic congestion resulting from the increasing number of vehicles in the Greater Malé region.

The office will operate under the supervision of a governing board and will be responsible for developing and implementing programmes in collaboration with relevant authorities to improve traffic flow. It will also advise the government on policies aimed at providing long-term solutions to congestion caused by the growing vehicle population.

In addition, the office has been tasked with leading the modernisation of the Greater Malé transport network, overseeing the development of parking infrastructure, and identifying and implementing modern mobility solutions.

The President’s Office also stated that, under Directive No. 13/2026, the official correspondence number assigned to the Greater Malé Transport and Mobility Office is 1142.

The Greater Malé region, which includes Malé, Hulhumalé, Villimalé and Hulhulé, has experienced increasing traffic congestion in recent years as vehicle ownership has continued to rise. Heavy traffic during peak hours, limited parking, and congestion on the Sinamalé Bridge and key roads have become persistent issues for commuters, prompting repeated calls for comprehensive traffic management measures.