President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has stated that in this 100% Islamic society, no opportunity should be given to political ideologies that encourage and advocate for acts contrary to the religion. He made these remarks while speaking at a special ceremony held last night to open the office of the ruling People’s National Congress (PNC).
Speaking at the ceremony, the President noted that some opposition figures are expressing dissatisfaction regarding the government’s proposed amendment to the Penal Code to designate gambling as a criminal offense. He characterized it as a grave mistake by the people themselves to grant electoral opportunities to those working within ideologies that encourage such un-Islamic activities. He reminded the audience that all customs of a 100% Islamic nation must align with Islamic principles, and that national reform can only be achieved by shaping individual mindsets accordingly.
Highlighting that this government’s primary goal is to support Islam and shape affairs according to religious tenets, he shed light on some robust measures taken by the administration. In this regard, he noted that as part of efforts to stop establishments conducting immoral acts under the guise of massage parlors, 104 such locations have been shut down in Male’ alone over the past month. Furthermore, the President stated that to address the drug problem, the law has been amended and ratified to allow for the death penalty for those trafficking drugs above a specific quantity.
In his speech, the President further mentioned that regulations for local tourism and safari operations are being amended, and new regulations, including standards to be maintained in inhabited areas, will be gazetted very soon. He highlighted the importance of Councils in implementing these reformative changes. Concluding his remarks, the President advised citizens not to abandon their Maldivian identity by getting caught up in political currents. He urged everyone to set aside prejudice and use reason to reflect on matters before accepting the rhetoric of politicians.
