Flats allocated under the previous administration’s social housing scheme will be awarded based on the final list published in November 2023, the housing ministry announced. Applicants deemed to be ineligible can appeal the decision. The first batch of recipients will begin moving into 1,000 housing units by July, Housing Minister Dr Abdulla Muththalib told the press.
The Prosecutor General’s office started releasing suspects in indefinite pre-trial detention under electronic surveillance or ‘monicon’ orders. Non-violent offenders who do not pose a threat to the public will be freed with ankle tags following a police assessment, the PG said. Individuals facing charges of child abuse, murder, terrorism, and drug trafficking will not be eligible for release.
A foreign teacher from Thaa Kandoodhoo, who was arrested for allegedly twisting a student's finger, was released.
Fenaka, the Road Development Corporation and the Maldives Transport and Construction Company were contracted to build health facilities on 18 islands.
President Muizzu tasked the defence ministry with implementing the national service programme, which aims to recruit young people aged 16 to 28 – including those struggling academically and juvenile offenders – into the military.
The President’s Office opened a “Media Fenda” (lounge) at the park in front of the building, a designated space for journalists covering news related to the president and state institutions in Malé's office district. The spot will be open to all journalists from registered media outlets, provided they obtain a special permit from the President’s Office.
President Muizzu ratified the new Attorney General Office’s Act, which separates the office from the civil service to function as a separate government body.
Spending on the public sector investment programme in 2023 surpassed the budgeted MVR 10.3 billion (US$ 667 million), according to newly released financial statements from the Auditor General’s Office.
The second UK-Maldives strategic dialogue took place in Malé.
Police advised vessels to avoid the channels between Malé and Thilafushi, citing safety concerns due to the ongoing construction of the Thilamalé bridge.
The Met office forecasted rough weather ahead of the weekend, issuing yellow alerts for strong winds and very rough seas between Haa Alif and Vaavu atolls.
The Maldives Correctional Service and Addu City Council signed an agreement to collaborate on enforcing court sentences that involve corrective measures other than imprisonment.
The World Health Organisation presented President Muizzu with the World No-Tobacco Day Special Recognition Award for his “exemplary leadership and commitment to protecting the health of the people of the Maldives.”