National problems must be resolved through sincere dialogue, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu stated, reinforcing calls for national solidarity and an honest assessment of domestic challenges. Expanding upon remarks originally delivered in his National Day address during an appearance on the PSM News programme ‘Nation Chat’, he maintained that sustainable reform requires collective efforts directed toward a single target.
“It is only by speaking about what has currently happened to this country that we can improve our nation in the future,” President Muizzu observed, noting that previous national observances had passed without these issues being adequately addressed. Describing fractures in the country’s historically compassionate social fabric as deeply regrettable, he attributed the deterioration to political currents, stressing that a small community must foster mutual respect. Genuine development, he explained, is rooted in the progression of behaviour and thinking, urging citizens to learn from Sultan al-Ghazi Muhammad Thakurufaanu al-Auzam Siri Savadheetha Maha Radhun, known as Bodu Thakurufaanu.
“If we are to carry the nation forward as a nation, we must view the example set by those who saved our country up to this point through great struggles, the way they shaped this nation, and bringing this nation up to the present day, as our responsibility,” the president stated.
Opposition can manifest intellectually, in deeds, or through irresponsible, unverified writing, President Muizzu cautioned, underscoring that rhetoric damaging tourism and fisheries or obstructing beneficial initiatives undermines the state. “Pursuing a personal agenda for political purposes: It is simply opposing the country,” he asserted, noting that hostile rhetoric can also target the economy.
To establish an effective system of checks and balances ensuring no legislation conflicting with Islam can be enacted, the president announced that amendments to the legal framework will be submitted during the third session of Parliament this year.