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NSPA, in collaboration with councils, has begun efforts to recover more than 10 million Rufiyaa mistakenly deposited into the accounts of over 700 deceased individuals. An elderly father who was neglected and left stranded alone on the street has been taken into state care. Former teacher Mohamed Afeef, who suffered serious brain injuries in an accident in Hulhumalé Phase 2, passed away on the night of September 15 while undergoing treatment on life support at Tree Top Hospital. To reduce accidents and raise awareness, Hulhumalé Traffic Police conducted a silent drill holding signboards near the cemetery. Over 52,000 people have registered with the Malé Taxi Line so far. Due to a technical issue with a Maldivian Airbus aircraft scheduled to fly from Cochin, India to Malé, passengers were forced to wait inside the aircraft for five hours. Muslima Adam of dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives won the titles of Best Chef and Best Maldivian Chef at the FHAM 2026 Global Culinary Challenge, securing three gold medals and one silver medal.
Relevant authorities have commenced efforts on 16 September 2026 to recover 10 million Rufiyaa deposited into the bank accounts of deceased individuals. In this regard, banks and relevant institutions are collaborating to carry out special procedures to retrieve funds that were unjustly or mistakenly deposited by various parties into bank accounts registered under the names of deceased persons. The main objective of this effort is to safely recover the funds rightfully owed to the state and legal beneficiaries, and to regularize those funds within the regulatory framework. Furthermore, details of the accounts involved in this issue are being reviewed, and steps are being taken to implement further measures.
Following the surfacing of a case involving an elderly father who was left abandoned and isolated with no one to care for him, he was taken into state care on 16 September 2026. Relevant authorities took this action after noting that the elderly individual was left isolated without receiving the care and assistance he required. Relevant institutions have begun taking necessary measures to ensure his well-being and safety after transferring him under state protection. Moreover, relevant state authorities are further probing and investigating matters related to this issue.
A father who sustained serious injuries in an accident that occurred in Hulhumalé passed away on 16 September 2026 while receiving treatment. Despite receiving emergency medical care at the hospital following the incident, his life could not be saved, causing deep sorrow to his family. Relevant authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident and further details of the case.
According to information disclosed on 16 September 2026, more than 52,000 people have successfully registered with the "Male' Taxi Line" established to provide transport services in Malé City. As this system received immense public support, this figure demonstrates the people's interest in securing a streamlined and convenient land transport service. The enrollment of such a large number of people in a short period of time is a major advancement toward further expanding the taxi line's operations.
Passengers faced significant inconveniences after an Airbus flight of the national airline, Maldivian, was delayed for approximately five hours before departing. Although the exact cause of the incident has not been officially clarified, such delays are typically attributed to technical issues or weather conditions. During the flight delay, passengers had to wait at the airport for an extended period and expressed concerns regarding disruptions to their travel schedules. Relevant authorities made efforts to resolve the issue and facilitate the flight's departure.
Muslima Adam competed in the Culinary Challenge held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, and won the title of Best Chef. In this competition, which was held competitively among talented culinary professionals, Muslima Adam showcased her excellent cooking skills and received high praise from the judges. With this achievement, she was officially presented with the Culinary Challenge's most prestigious title, the Best Chef award. This is a notable major achievement she has attained in the culinary field.
On 16 September 2026, the Maldives Police Service conducted a special silent drill to make the streets of Hulhumalé safe and free from accidents. This activity was a training exercise conducted by the police aimed at increasing road safety, familiarizing the public with traffic regulations, and preventing dangerous incidents. Conducted to emphasize swift responses to road situations and maintain peace, this drill will provide additional strength in monitoring vehicles driven in Hulhumalé and ensuring road safety.