hnaddey
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When I logged back into X today, I was wow-ed, the dev community on X has really done the heavy lifting on this one. Here’s what’s come out so far: 1. MTCC Assistant GM Abdulla Farish and the owner of FixedMaldives are both registered at the same address, Daisymaage. 2. Farish handled the tender process… and is also leading the project from MTCC’s side. 3. On the FixedMaldives side, the project is led by a police officer, Ismail Hassan, who apparently goes by the name “ghost.” 4. MTCC’s MD is a former police officer too. Not only that, he and Ismail Hassan aren’t just ex-colleagues, they’re both from HA. Hoarafushi. 5. And of course, the app wasn’t even ready for launch. The website they rolled out last night is full of issues and data leaks, already exposed in detail by local devs. Great debut. 6. Yesterday, MTCC launched an internal investigation… to figure out who leaked the information. 7. Last night, after the ceremony, the “PO guy,” MD, and Ismail Hassan met at the Hulhumale ferry terminal to “handle the crisis.” Not sure what your next move is or how this will be spun, but just a heads-up: payments for “Milestone 1 & 2” to FixedMaldives are already traceable. Massive credit to @WhoIsFishie @raftalks @dash8x and everyone else who put in the work to uncover the leaks and issues. At the end of the day, it’s our money, our taxi system, and our data. If the institutions meant to protect them won’t, then people stepping up like this is exactly what needs to happen.






I’m told MTCC awarded a ~MVR 13 million “MaleTaxiApp” project to a company called FixedMaldives. Key concerns being raised: - No open bidding, only selected suppliers were invited - Fixed Maldives is a sole proprietorship registered in 2022, with no listed business names, activity permits, or relevant licenses - Their services don’t indicate app development capabilities - Portfolio shows experience in hardware, cameras, and networking: not software development - Project was reportedly due for completion in November, but app remains unfinished as of yesterday - Multiple payments have already been made This is something journalists should look into, to verify the facts, clarify the procurement process, and provide transparency on the project’s current status.



















