In an unprecedented move, police raided Adhadhu with a warrant at 8pm on Monday night, searching the outlet's office in Malé for four hours and confiscating electronic devices and other equipment. The Criminal Court's order stated that the search was authorised in relation to an investigation into a video report published online by Adhadhu on March 29, in which a former President’s Office staffer alleged she had a sexual relationship with President Muizzu. Adhadhu and its staff are accused of committing qazf or falsely accusing someone of adultery under section 612 of the penal code. A separate court warrant was later issued to impose a travel ban on Adhadhu CEO Hussain Fiyaz Moosa, barring him from flying overseas until July 26, citing an intelligence report which allegedly informed police that Fiyaz was planning to flee the country.
At his weekly press briefing, President Muizzu announced plans to build a mental health hospital in Malé, in addition to a similar facility previously pledged for Laamu Gan. He said the Gan project had been delayed due to difficulties in securing international funding, but stressed the need for a hospital in Malé given its population and the prevalence of mental illness, citing 8,125 consultations in the Greater Malé Region this year. The project will move ahead soon through the procurement process, he added. Muizzu also said MVR 3.3 billion (US$ 214 million) in outstanding payments had been disbursed to local companies over the past six months.
Police removed “gravestones” and white flags placed at the foundation site of a housing project in Kulhudhuffushi, which had been inaugurated on April 1 ahead of the local council elections. The items, which appeared overnight, were a satirical protest against the stalled project. “President Muizzu’s pledge to build 200 housing units” was born and buried on April 1, 2026, read the makeshift gravestones.
The MDP parliamentary group members endorsed Galolhu South MP Meekail Naseem in his candidacy for MDP chairperson.
Former MTCC chairman Mohamed Afeef Hussain was appointed as a board member and the new managing director of Fenaka Corporation.
Dhiraagu held its Annual General Meeting last Thursday where shareholders approved the payout of dividends at the rate of MVR 8.70 per share for 2025, amounting to MVR 661,200,000. Asiath Rilweena was elected as public director for the board of directors.
The Criminal Court remanded Abdulla Muaz, 35, who was arrested over the attempted assault of Malé Mayor Adam Azim during a protest this week, for 15 days. During the remand hearing, he told the court that he had walked up to Azim to talk to him but protesters assaulted him.
Police asked the PG Office to press charges of arson against Hussain Shahubaan, 29, in relation to a fire in Galolhu Hiyaaroaadhige on March 18. Shahubaan remains in custody for the duration of the trial.
Health Minister Geela Ali drew backlash after saying residents of remote islands have easier access to prescribed medication than those in Malé, who she said “have to struggle more” by visiting multiple pharmacies. Her remarks were widely criticised as out of touch, since access to healthcare and medicine is generally more limited in the islands.
Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed, the managing director of the state-owned Maldives Airport Company Limited (MACL) said an unknown number of employees worked from home, in response to questions from reporters over the company’s bloated workforce. Shareef confirmed that the company currently has “around 5,000” employees. However, work is underway to “rightsize” the company under a strategic action plan, he said.
Ibrahim Yoosuf Fulhu, a 55-year-old-man from Raa Rasgetheem, was found dead in his home on Sunday night, after police were informed that he had not been heard from for two days. Police said there were no signs of injury on his body.
The Elections Commission extended the deadline to apply to contest for the by-election of the vacant Hithadhoo North parliament seat. The initial deadline for applications was Wednesday.
Former Pension Office board member and budget executive at the finance ministry, Saruvash Adam, joined MDP.
