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Among the major political developments on 25 September 2026, former Home Minister Umar Naseer stated that during his presidency, he would completely halt the state budget allocation of approximately 30 million Rufiyaa annually to political parties and redirect the funds towards research. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu responded to debates, assuring that employees of state-owned enterprises would not be dismissed all at once suddenly, and stating that under the Rasmalé Eagle Hills agreement, 500 hectares of land were leased long-term without being sold and without a state guarantee. The opposition alleged that employees of state-owned companies were being threatened with dismissal from their jobs if they went to welcome former President Abdulla Yameen. In addition, the government has commenced efforts to empower the 20-year national development master plan by law. The government announced that a list of basic services in the islands has been compiled and that small and medium projects will be completed by the year 2028. Work has also begun to allocate a plot of land in Malé to construct the new Supreme Court building. The government opened the opportunity for the public to submit questions to the program where ministers answer the public's inquiries. Maldivian media highlighted the case in which the Supreme Court of India ruled that not singing the national anthem for religious reasons is not a criminal offense. The Chief Justice spoke regarding the role of judges in the administration of justice. President Muizzu sent condolences on the passing of the sibling of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.