On 20 September 2026, as the PNC formed its campaign team for the 2028 presidential election, the party announced that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu will enter the race with a shocking manifesto. On the same day, former Vice President Faisal Naseem met former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih at his office and held a one-hour discussion regarding contesting the MDP presidential primary. The Anti-Corruption Commission sent cases to the PG Office requesting prosecution against former CEO Mohamed Junaid over MPL's purchase of 18 air conditioners worth 1.08 million Rufiyaa, as well as against Thinadhoo councilors over a land lease issue. Former President's Office employee Aishath Eesha Ashraf revealed that a cabinet minister called and threatened her prior to the release of the documentary "Aisha," though she did not disclose the minister's name. Additionally, the issue of appointing political directors to HDh. Hirimaradhoo and former President Abdulla Yameen's remarks regarding MMPRC were also highlighted on this day. A senior officer of the Maldives Police completed a specialized training program with the US …
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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has officially deferred the nationwide ban on importing single-use plastic drinking straws until June 2031, while also postponing prohibitions on their domestic production and sale to December 2031. On the diplomatic front, Vice President Uz. Hussain Mohamed Latheef departed to head the Maldivian delegation at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York. Meanwhile, over 8,000 students across 267 centres commenced their national examination cycle, beginning with the Secondary School Certificate Dhivehi paper.
Statistics from the Ministry of Finance show that the state received 499 million Rufiyaa as free aid within the first eight months of this year. To find a temporary solution to the dollar shortage, it was reported on September 20, 2026, that the government borrowed two million dollars from a private party and deposited it into the banking system. Regarding the economic situation of the Maldives, opposition party chairperson Fayyaz Ismail and Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed exchanged views and engaged in verbal sparring. Refuting reports of selling land from Rasmalé, the government disclosed that 500 hectares of land are being leased for 99 years for the 20 billion dollar project underway with UAE's Eagle Hills company. It has been decided to open special opportunities for Maldivian producers at the farmers' market in the upcoming Ramadan. A project to build fuel skids in 18 islands to provide fuel at STO prices to fishermen and the public is scheduled to be carried out in collaboration with STO and FSM. It has been …
Read More →To provide mental health support for youth, the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts today officially introduced a dedicated free helpline, '1456'. The 50-year-old Maldivian man who was rescued after falling and getting trapped between the rocks of the seawall in the Male' Usfasgandu area was discharged against medical advice while receiving treatment at IGMH, the hospital revealed on 20 September 2026.
Read More →This year's O Level examinations began on September 20, 2026, with the SSC Dhivehi paper across 267 centers with 8,111 candidates. Under the Islamic University of Maldives (IUM) scholarship scheme for this year's second semester, scholarships offering free tuition fees were awarded to 13 students on September 16. In addition, to provide career guidance to school students, the Maldives National University (MNU) inaugurated the "MNU Future Ready Series" on September 20, 2026.
Read More →Due to difficulties encountered in the use of paper straws, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has decided, via Decree No. 15/2026, to postpone the ban on importing single-use plastic straws into the Maldives until 1 June 2031. HDC has decided to remove oleander plants located in various areas of Hulhumale'.
Read More →To participate in the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly, a delegation led by Maldivian Vice President Uz. Hussain Mohamed Latheef departed for New York, USA, on the evening of 19 September 2026. Minister of Foreign Affairs Iruthisham Adam and Minister of Education Dr. Ismail Shafeeu are participating in this trip, during which, in addition to delivering the Maldives' statement at the General Debate on 25 September 2026, he is scheduled to deliver remarks at the High-Level Plenary Meeting on Sea-Level Rise and the Global Development Initiative meeting, as well as hold meetings with UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Read More →On 20 September 2026, following strong public criticism over a sponsored article published regarding former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb, Forbes Georgia removed the article and began reviewing the matter in accordance with their editorial guidelines. The 20-year-old youth who lost control of his motorcycle and fell into the sea during a racing competition held in L. Gan, sustaining serious injuries, was brought to Male' for further treatment and placed on a ventilator in the IGMH ICU. Under the Ameenee Magu development project carried out by MTCC, asphalt laying work has commenced on the first 270-meter segment from Izzuddeen Magu to the park near Dharumavantha Hospital. Many people are expressing grief over the passing of Maldivian religious scholar Dr. Mohamed Ali. The Commissioner of Police met with the family of Shaheed Corporal Adam Haleem and inquired about their well-being. Details of an important historical document concerning King Hassan IX and Chagos have been revealed. A dangerous accident occurred on Sosun Magu in Male', injuring people. Police exposed an issue where a …
Read More →Maldivian education technology platform Syllabi has introduced the "Student Dua" web tool free of charge on September 20, 2026, featuring supplications in Arabic, English, and Dhivehi to support students during exams and study times.
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