Education
On September 8, 2026, an issue surfaced where the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure ordered the removal of the names of former President Ibrahim Nasir, President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, and Sultan Mohamed Fareed Didi from a speech prepared by a Maldives Polytechnic student for the National Engineers' Award ceremony. Following the retirement of Kalaafaanu School Principal Nazleen Wafir on August 31, 2026, after 35 years of service in the education sector, the Ministry of Education has announced a search for a new principal for the school.
On 8 September 2026, an issue surfaced regarding an instruction to remove the names of former presidents from the speech of an award-winning engineering student. As this matter drew widespread attention, various parties have been expressing concern over the directive instructing the removal of references made to the former leaders in the student's speech. Furthermore, debates have arisen among the public and relevant sectors to clarify the reasons behind such an order and what lies behind it.
To strengthen and advance the management of Kalaafaanu School, an official announcement was made on September 8, 2026, to seek a new principal for the school. With this announcement, the opportunity to apply for the post has now been opened to individuals possessing appropriate education and experience in the field of school administration. One of the primary objectives of this announcement is to find a capable leader who can play a leading role in fully implementing the educational curriculum and elevating students' standards. Eligible individuals interested in the position have been requested to apply before the specified deadline.