Religion
Salaf leaders resign from Scholars’ Union
Several prominent Salaf scholars have resigned from the Scholars’ Union, citing differences over the organisation’s recent positions and internal direction.
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Police
Two Nepalese nationals arrested over alleged drug smuggling
Police have arrested two Nepalese men suspected of attempting to smuggle drugs into the Maldives.
Government
Government says seized council plots were delayed and unused
The government has defended its decision to reclaim land from the Male’ City Council, saying the plots had seen little progress and were needed for public projects.
Budget
Housing Ministry needs MVR 58 billion to finish announced projects
The Housing Ministry has estimated that MVR 58 billion will be required to complete the range of projects it has announced under the current administration.
Islamic Affairs
Islamic Minister Shaheem meets US Chargé d'Affaires after past visa denial
Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed welcomed Dave Williams of the US Embassy to the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, marking a courtesy call more than a year after a US visa rejection.
Drugs
Two Nepalese nationals arrested for smuggling drugs into Maldives
Customs officers intercepted two Nepalese nationals who had ingested more than 1.1 kilograms of heroin, cocaine and morphine in 142 pellets.
Rasmalé
National movement launched to oppose Rasmalé land deal with Eagle Hills
Former minister Imran Abdulla is leading the Maldivian Land for Maldivians campaign against the 99-year lease of reclaimed land to a UAE developer.
Rasmalé
Reclamation work resumes on Rasmalé sites for Eagle Hills project
The dredger Leiv Eiriksson has begun operations on Site D as authorities push to complete remaining reclamation within two months.
Budget
Housing Ministry needs MVR 58 billion to finish ongoing projects
Minister Abdulla Muththalib said the sum is required for 1,273 projects currently under way, while the Finance Ministry pledged arrangements for timely payments.
Muizzu
ACC finds no evidence of MVR 50,000 payments by Muizzu to MPs
The Anti-Corruption Commission closed its preliminary inquiry into anonymous claims that the president provides monthly payments to ruling-party lawmakers.