The President’s Office hosted the fifth edition of the 'Ahaa’ forum, during which the homeland security minister, fisheries minister, education minister, higher education minister and the attorney general answered questions.
Attorney General Ahmed Usham denied influencing the Supreme Court or the judiciary. He said allegations of him sending an agent to threaten Justice Azmiralda Zahir refer to comments he made to a mutual friend in early February.
Homeland security minister Ali Ihsaan defended the police’s handling of the investigation into the unexplained fall of Hawwa Yumn Rasheed, maintaining that proper investigative protocols were followed. He attributed the public’s lack of confidence to opposition politicians, whom he accused of undermining the image and integrity of the police, which he said was a “cost” of the country’s transition to democracy.
The Maldives Media Council condemned what it described as “cowardly attacks” of gender-specific harassment by senior officials of the People’s National Front, led by former President Yameen Abdul Gayoom, after Yameen, former vice president Mohamed Jameel Ahmed and another party official made sexist remarks towards SanguTV journalist Fathimath Madhadha during a party event.
A 34-year-old man who went missing after disembarking from a boat at Gaaf Dhaal Nadella was found over 24 hours later on a nearby uninhabited island. Police are investigating the circumstances around his disappearance.
Aishath Asna Hamdhee of G. Silvarugeaage, a veteran central bank staff member with 17 years of service, was appointed deputy governor.
The Maldives Health Professional Union condemned the online harassment and ridicule directed at a male nurse who appeared on a television programme marking Nurses Day 2025.
The Met Office issued a white alert, warning of widespread heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong gusty winds across much of the country.
President Muizzu asked the Bank of Maldives to raise the debit card dollar limit for Hajj pilgrims by US$1,750. Hajj pilgrims are set to depart on May 26.
Restaurants and shops in Hulhumale are offering discounts to mark the artificial island’s 21-year anniversary.
The State Bank of India extended the payment for a US$50 million treasury bill issued by the finance ministry by a year. The payment for the T-bill was originally due this month.
Two foreign migrant workers, who were dismissed on Sunday by a physiotherapy clinic for injuring a teenager, have been arrested by the police. The criminal court has ordered their remand for 15 days.
The presidential inquiry commission investigating the unexplained fall of Hawwa Yumn Rasheed and the police's handling of the case met and questioned Raud Ahmed Zilal, the last person to be with Yumn before the incident.
The Bar Association of India and LAWASIA voiced concern over the JSC's recommendation to dismiss two Supreme Court justices.
Construction minister Abdulla Muhthalib told parliament the previous administration’s decision to shift the Faafu Nilandhoo airport to Magoodhoo was a mistake, but the current government will complete it. MTCC has been contracted to build a new airport in Nilandhoo.
A video shared on social media showed an elderly woman praying in the middle of Majeedhee Magu in Malé.