Ruling party lawmaker Ibrahim Shujau denied wrongdoing after a leaked report flagged illicit enrichment through his events management company. The Baarah MP's Official Events and his cousin Mohamed Nafiz's Quick Sure company were awarded inflated contracts worth MVR 42.5 million (US$ 2.7 million) from the Malé City Council, the finance ministry, the military welfare company and various state-owned enterprises, according to the purported report from the central bank’s Financial Intelligence Unit. But Shujau questioned its authenticity and stressed that he had not been questioned by any investigative body.
The JSC advised the president to nominate Abdul Ghanee Mohamed as the new chief justice, the media learned. After the interview and evaluation process, the former justice and current president of the Tax Appeal Tribunal scored above the other applicants, family court judge Abdulla Mohamed and former High Court chief judge Shujau Usman. Ghanee had been removed from the bench in December 2019 over ethical misconduct.
The Bank of Maldives increased US dollar support for Maldivians travelling overseas for medical treatment or higher studies, offering up to US$ 2,000 per patient if they are covered by Aasandha or NSPA. The spending limit for students was US$ 1,200.
A vessel transporting waste from the Manafaru resort ran aground on a reef near Noonu Kudarah en route to Thilafushi. The Coast Guard rescued three crew members – one Maldivian and two expatriates – and transferred them to Noonu Holhudhoo.
Mangrove seeds collected from Kulhudhuffushi and Kendhikulhudhoo were sent into space aboard the NASA CRS-11 mission launched on Friday. The Maldives is among 11 countries providing seeds to be studied on the International Space Station to examine how they adapt to microgravity, radiation, and the stresses of spaceflight, according to the Maldives Space Research Organisation.
The first submarine cable landing at a resort was inaugurated at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, becoming the the first private 5G-ready island resort in partnership with Ooredoo.
The tax authority announced plans to roll out an electronic invoicing system linking taxpayers directly to MIRA’s platforms.
A total of 112 stray cats were taken from Malé and Hulhumalé after the Olhuhiya pet care facility's capacity was increased, the animal welfare ministry said.
Moosa Maseeh, 25, who was arrested for posting death threats against President Muizzu, was remanded for 10 days.
The opposition MDP held a run in Hulhumalé to mark the party's 20th anniversary. Former President Solih, Chairman Fayyaz and other leadership figures were among about 300 people who took part in the run, which was intended to “boost morale” among members ahead of the campaign for next year's local council elections.
Mohamed Razeen, 49, was arrested for vandalising an MDP office in Malé.
