Former Commissioner General of Customs Yoosuf Maaniu Mohamed was appointed to the post of CEO of the Greater Male' Transport and Mobility Office on 15 September 2026. The Member of Parliament for the Hulhumale' South constituency, Dr. Ahmed Shamheed, officially announced on 15 September 2026 that he will contest the MDP presidential primary. Minister Dr. Abdulla Muththalib revealed that long-unresolved housing issues will no longer be decided by the Ministry of Housing, and that it has been decided to forward those cases to the Office for Civil Rights operating under the Attorney General's Office. Ninety-five percent of the work on the 50 housing units project underway in Sh. Milandhoo has now been completed. Furthermore, the PNC Congress and Senate meetings have also commenced.
Read More →15 September 2026
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim exchanged defence and Islamic affairs agreements in Malé, formally launching Preferential Trade Agreement negotiations during the Malaysian premier's official visit. Domestically, South Hulhumalé MP Dr. Ahmed Shamheed declared his bid for the MDP presidential primary, while former Customs Commissioner Yoosuf Maaniu Mohamed was appointed CEO of the Greater Malé Transport and Mobility Office. Meanwhile, authorities intensified crackdowns on illegal currency exchange, culminating in the seizure of MVR 3.86 million at Velana International Airport.
Visit Maldives CEO and Managing Director Abdulla Yasir noted that a special certification framework and dedicated facilities are needed to prevent cross-contamination of pork into other foods during food preparation in resort kitchens in the Maldives and to maintain halal standards. Following information received by a special police task force, two Bangladeshi nationals, Md Masud Ahmed and Abu Tahir, who were engaged in the illegal black-market dollar trade at rates higher than the official rate, have been arrested. Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihusaan revealed that cases involving 12 key expatriates conducting illegal high-rate dollar exchange transactions are being investigated, with 9 of them already taken into immigration custody. In addition, police arrested six Bangladeshi nationals at Velana International Airport who were attempting to smuggle approximately 3.8 million Rufiyaa abroad in 18 different foreign currencies.
Read More →Noting the risk of bone aches and bleeding due to low blood platelets linked to the influenza spreading these days, pediatrician Dr. Ahmed Faisal gave important health guidance on September 15, 2026, advising people to rest and drink plenty of fluids.
Read More →Although an A-Level and HSC Dhivehi online revision class organized via Zoom by Dhaanathu Learning Centre and conducted by experienced teacher Ilyas Shujau for around 300 students on September 15, 2026, was disrupted by individuals scribbling on the screen and sending vulgar messages in the chat, wasting more than 30 minutes, neither the police nor the Ministry of Education has launched an official investigation into the matter.
Read More →On September 15, 2026, the crew of the boat "Khaleefa" from K. Gulhi began laboratory testing to verify whether a 10-kilogram white ambergris found approximately 30 miles off AA. Thoddoo is genuine.
Read More →During the official visit of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to the Maldives at the invitation of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, following official talks held in Male' on 15 September 2026, two Memorandums of Understanding regarding defence and Islamic affairs were exchanged, and it was decided to commence negotiations on a Preferential Trade Agreement. In addition, following the interception and shooting down of drones by defence forces, security alerts issued regarding suspected drone attacks that could target Mecca, Jeddah, and Taif in Saudi Arabia were lifted within a short period, and the Ministry of Islamic Affairs confirmed that all Maldivian Umrah pilgrims present in the country at that time were safe and in good condition.
Read More →An elderly man living alone in distress in G.Dh. Faresmaathodaa has been taken under the care of the Ministry of Social and Family Development with the assistance of the council and police. Ghufran Khalid, 26, from L. Kalaidhoo, who fled after crashing into a car parked on Berebedhimaa Hingun in Hulhumale' Phase 2, was arrested with drugs and alcohol and remanded in custody for 10 days. The regulations have been amended so that foreigners cannot convert to a work visa from within the country after entering on a business visa or special visa, and those coming to work must obtain a work permit entry pass prior to arrival. Additionally, applications have been opened publicly for employment opportunities in the Maldives Police Service. The police are also searching for a woman for an investigation in connection with a drug case. One hundred forty participants have been selected for the final round of the 36th National Quran Competition.
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