Speaking at a PNF gathering on September 4, 2026, former President Abdulla Yameen alleged that a secret revolution is underway within the People's Majlis against President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu due to discontent among members over foreign exchange and dollar policies. Protests and resentment from the opposition and the public have emerged as about 25 employees per day are being dismissed from Fenaka's atoll branches under the government's state-owned enterprise expenditure reduction policy. The section connecting Male' and Vilimale' in the Thilamale' Bridge project being constructed by India's Afcons has been joined, and more than 75 percent of the entire project is now complete. In an operation conducted by the Maldives Police Service in Gaafu Alif Atoll on September 4, two individuals were arrested with 17.7 kg of narcotics. In addition, nine Bangladeshi nationals suspected of drug trafficking were taken into police custody following a search of a guesthouse in Male' on that day.
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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced a phased plan to recruit roughly 2,000 healthcare workers across the Maldives to resolve sector-wide shortages, alongside a MVR 1 million flood-relief donation to Nepal. Meanwhile, the Economic Ministry moved to dissolve 28 foreign companies operating in business areas exclusively reserved for Maldivian nationals under the Companies Act. Additionally, the USD 500 million Thilamale’ Bridge project advanced into roadway works following the successful structural connection of Malé and Vilimalé.
Shujau has stated that the dollar black market is created by politicians who do not love the country. Aamir noted that the Governor appearing in President's Office press conferences politicizes the financial system. The Economic Ministry has decided to dissolve 28 foreign companies under the Companies Act for operating illegally in sectors reserved for Maldivians, such as wholesale and retail trade and logistics. In addition, with the second amendment brought to the Maldives Fisheries Act, significant changes facilitating the establishment and operation of designated harbors and facilities for recreational and sports fishing have begun to be implemented.
Read More →Speaking on the fourth episode of the "Rayyithunge Adu" (Voice of the People) program, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu revealed that the government has decided to recruit approximately 2,000 healthcare workers across the Maldives in various phases to address the staff shortages faced by the country's health sector and expand services.
Read More →While preparations are underway to hold the Maldives National University's annual book fair, it is scheduled to be officially inaugurated by the Minister of State for Higher Education, Dr. Abdulla Nazeer. In addition, an EdTech company called 'Syllabi' has introduced the 'Syllabi Exam Prep' digital platform, which has begun being used in over 70 schools in the Maldives to assist students preparing for O-Level and A-Level examinations. Meanwhile, Ambassador Dr. Fazeel Najeeb spoke highlighting the importance of acquiring modern resources and technological knowledge.
Read More →On September 4, 2026, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced that the Maldivian government has decided to donate one million Maldivian Rufiyaa (approximately US$ 64,600) to Nepal's Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund to assist victims affected by the floods and landslides in that country. Furthermore, on September 4, 2026, Sri Lanka's Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption arrested Sri Lankan Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa on suspicion of accepting a bribe of 100 million Sri Lankan Rupees in connection with a transaction to purchase Airbus aircraft for SriLankan Airlines.
Read More →On Friday, September 4, 2026, as community attention was focused on various issues, along with efforts to raise awareness on child protection and against abuse, a case of abuse against a 13-year-old child surfaced. The High Court upheld the Employment Tribunal's order requiring Villa Air to pay compensation amounting to 6 months' salary at the rate of 10,200 Rufiyaa per month to a ground operations assistant dismissed over sexual harassment allegations. The Civil Court ordered former MDP President Dr. Ibrahim Didi in absentia to settle and clear an outstanding roaming service bill of 18,199 Rufiyaa owed to Dhiraagu before 2:00 PM on September 16, 2026. HDC announced a CSR program to provide assistance in repairing and reinforcing balcony railings and windows of social housing flats in Hulhumale', opening the opportunity to submit applications until September 30. Furthermore, important social events were also marked on that day, including an accident near the Male' swimming track, a Family Night event organized by the police, as well as the commemoration of the National …
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