Politics

Important amendments have been brought to the standards for the dress and appearance of Civil Service employees today, 31 December 2025. These amendments are principles formulated by the Civil Service Commission to bring modern changes to the work environment and to facilitate ways for employees to be comfortable. These include detailed standards for how employees should be during official hours, and the Commission notes that the quality of services provided by government agencies will improve and unity among employees will increase once these changes are implemented.

Today, the Maldivian government officially announced that it has allocated a total of 28 million Rufiyaa in grant aid to 39 media outlets in the Maldives. This decision, announced on 31 December 2025, is financial assistance from the state budget to strengthen the operation of media outlets and provide opportunities for independent journalism. The government has shared the criteria and procedures for distributing funds to various media outlets under this assistance. The funds are intended to be used for the development of media infrastructure, training of journalists, and improvement of the quality of media.

Under a Presidential Decree issued by the President of the Republic of Maldives on December 31, 2025, it has been officially decided to relocate the residents of Hdh. Hirimaradhoo to Hanimadhoo in the same atoll. This decision, according to the decree, aims to provide a permanent solution to the challenges of providing basic services due to the small population of the island. With this Presidential Decree, the relevant authorities have now been instructed to begin practical work on the migration of the people of Hirimaradhoo to Hanimadhoo.

Ashraf Ali, who held the position of President of the Dhivehi Language Academy, has resigned from his post today. Ashraf stepped down on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, marking a significant change in the administration of the Academy of Dhivehi Language and Culture. Although the reason for his resignation has not been officially disclosed, he has stepped down from the responsibilities of the President of the Academy, effective today. In connection with Ashraf's resignation, the relevant authorities are now working on arranging temporary arrangements for the administration of the Academy.

Today, December 31, 2025, at a time when pharmacies in the Maldives are running out of essential medicines, opposition political parties have strongly criticized the government for spending heavily to celebrate the New Year. Concerns have grown in the political arena that the government is prioritizing entertainment activities over the difficulties faced by people who cannot get the essential medicines they need. In this regard, the opposition is calling for an end to the waste of the state budget and for immediate steps to be taken to address the challenges within the healthcare system.

Concerns have greatly increased on December 31, 2025, due to delays in handing over the plots decided to be allocated under the Binveriyaa Project. Although there is assurance of receiving land, many citizens are criticizing government agencies as the practical work of handing over the land has stalled. Due to administrative issues related to this project and the challenges faced in determining the area of ​​the land, unrest has been created among the recipients of the land. Various parties are appealing to the relevant ministries to find a quick solution to these delays.

Today, December 31, 2025, as the government has shared the latest information regarding the progress of the RasMale' land reclamation project, major debates have arisen among the public about the current state of this project. While many concerns are being expressed regarding the pace of the project and its environmental impacts, the government is portraying this as a permanent solution to the housing problem in the Maldives. However, major disagreements have now arisen in the political arena regarding securing the necessary funds for the project and the deadline for completion. In connection with these matters, the relevant authorities today issued an official statement on the future of the project, clarifying the current challenges.

The Local Government Authority (LGA) today provided important guidance regarding the operations of shops run by Atoll Councils, further clarifying how these matters should be conducted. The authority notes that this decision is a step towards strengthening the economic activities of the councils and ensuring that businesses operate within the legal framework. In addition, the LGA has informed the councils of the changes to the financial regulations and administrative structures to be followed in the operation of these shops, and has emphasized the need to carry out these services in the most beneficial way for the public.

Today, Wednesday, December 31, 2025, the opposition has strongly criticized the government, stating that the government's administrative system is weak. At a press conference held today by the opposition coalition, they accused various sectors of the government of being extremely corrupt and called for these issues to be investigated independently. The opposition announced today that they will work to hold the government accountable, stating that state systems are corrupt and that this has hindered the services that the public should receive.

The Mayor of Male' City, Adam Azim, consulted on December 31, 2025, regarding contesting for a second term in the upcoming Local Council Elections. During this meeting, the Mayor spoke about the development brought to Male' during the past term and the importance of an additional term to complete the initiated projects. He also revealed information during these consultations regarding the main objectives of his re-election campaign and the plans of the City Council for the future. Azim also spoke on this occasion about the challenges in further strengthening the services being provided to the people of Male' and the solutions to those matters.

Today, Wednesday, December 31, 2025, former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb delivered a special message based on his experiences of the past ten years. In this message, he highlighted that the past ten years have been a decade of major challenges and changes in his political and personal life, and shed light on the feelings experienced during that period. In this message, released on the last day of the year, Adeeb stated that he looks to the future with an optimistic view, along with the lessons learned from the experiences of the past decade.

The opportunity to apply for leadership positions in Adhaalath Party was officially opened by the party on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The party informs that this decision is an important step taken to achieve the party's long-term goals and to elect new executives for the upcoming term. While all eligible members have the opportunity to apply in this phase, which proceeds in accordance with the party's principles, this is an effort to strengthen the party's internal democracy.

Naifaru Sheikh was appointed today as a religious figure giving fatwas at the Islamic Ministry. This appointment, announced on December 31, 2025, is an important step taken to increase religious awareness in the Maldives and to strengthen the ministry's work. The responsibilities of this new position include giving religious advice and conducting public awareness programs. Sheikh Naifaru was appointed to this position after considering his religious knowledge and experience. This is an important change brought by the Islamic Ministry on the last day of this year.