Former president Nasheed announced his interest in contesting the 2028 presidential election. The 58-year-old, who resides in Ghana to serve as secretary general of the Climate Vulnerable Forum, sent a message to a group of senior MDP officials asking for their opinion on a potential comeback.
Police began investigating a death threat against lawyer Mahfooz Saeed. An anonymous X user asked the MDP politician whether he should be stabbed.
Parliament's judiciary committee approved the nominations of High Court judge Mohamed Saleem and former judge Abdulla Hameed to fill vacancies on the Supreme Court bench.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of stabbing an Indian national near the Hiya flats in Hulhumalé on Tuesday night.
STELCO advised customers unhappy with electricity billing to call the hotline 1545. Complaints piled up on social media over higher charges for May compared to April despite slashed tariffs.
A 65-year-old man who went fishing in Laamu Gan was found dead. A search was conducted after he was reported missing.
The Kulhudhuffushi City Council decided to sue Fenaka for refusing to sign an agreement on electricity service provision. The state utility already provides electricity for the northern population hub but the decentralisation law mandates a formal agreement with city councils if services are provided by a third party.
“Eid Haveeru” events to celebrate Eid al-Adha will take place for three days across Malé (Sultan Park and Republic Square) and Hulhumalé (Central Park and Hiya Park), featuring displays of military equipment, two rappelling towers, and a mobile shooting range. Other activities include cultural performances, historical games and children’s water sports in Hulhumalé phase one. The city council approved the customary vehicle ban from 4pm to 6pm in the Greater Malé Region on the day of Eid (Friday, June 6).
The airport operator continued stakeholder meetings for the upcoming opening of the new passenger terminal on July 26. The national carrier Maldivian and other airlines serving fewer than 200 passengers will first transfer departure services followed by a transition for all airlines by September, according to MACL.