Good Morning Maldives: Friday, 09 January 2026

Good Morning Maldives brings you Friday's news, focusing on political discussions surrounding local councils and the upcoming elections on April 4th. President Muizzu has emphasized that councils should support the government and prioritize project implementation, cautioning against using them for accountability. On tourism, new regulations are being introduced, including dress codes and restrictions on safaris near inhabited islands. The government is also promoting local tourism with initiatives like dollar ATMs. Tourist arrivals are up, reaching 43,481 in the first six days of the year. Other news includes the ratification of the Re-employment Bill, initiatives for Umrah pilgrims, the launch of the JobReadiness program for people with disabilities, and various project bids from government entities.