Development
Government transfers 14 land plots from Malé City Council jurisdiction
Officials said the plots were moved under the relevant ministry to facilitate priority development projects and basic services.
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HDC
HDC appoints disability ambassador
The Housing Development Corporation has named a new ambassador to promote inclusion in its projects and programmes.
Malé City Council
Government strips Male’ City Council of 14 key land plots
The Housing Ministry has removed plots including Sultan Park and Rasfannu from the council’s jurisdiction under recent Decentralization Act amendments.
Police
Maldivian man arrested for leading alcohol distribution network in Malé
Police remanded Mohamed Rashwan Abbas, 53, for 15 days after seizing 826 bottles in a raid on a Henveiru residence.
Diplomacy
Ambassador meets UAE official amid detention of two Maldivian pilots
Thoriq Ibrahim discussed mutual interests with UAE State Minister Saeed Al Hajeri while two Flydubai pilots remain held without reported access to counsel or family.
Hulhumalé
FDC issues first eviction notices for Hulhumalé flats over unpaid rent
Agreements for two units among 4,000 housing flats were terminated after 135 days of unpaid rent and multiple notices.
Rasmalé
MDP says government lacks authority to grant land ownership to foreigners
The opposition party demands full disclosure of the Rasmale agreement terms and argues a referendum is required for any freehold transfers.
Court
Civil Court registers case to overturn ban on Adhadhu journalists
The outlet argues exclusion from presidential press conferences violates constitutional rights to information and press freedom.
Rasmalé
Former vice president criticises prioritisation of Rasmale over other islands
Faisal Naseem argues funds should develop Gulhifalhu and Giraavarufalhu where housing was already promised.
Rasmalé
Nasheed slams lack of transparency in Rasmale deal
The former president accuses the administration of hypocrisy over a 500-hectare agreement with a UAE firm.