Good Morning Maldives: Thursday, 28 May 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode, Maya and Zayan cover political developments in the Maldives, including former President Mohamed Nasheed’s campaign to expand the MDP’s membership and internal party tensions. They also examine the re‑summoning of journalist Mohamed Shahuzan and press‑freedom concerns.The hosts discuss the government’s Sovereign Development Fund deposits and a surge in loan repayments, trade negotiations for tariff‑free fish exports, progress on Hulhumalé Phase‑Two road works, an electrocution incident, and nationwide Eid celebrations. Sports highlights feature the Junior Open Badminton tournament and a preview of the Maldives football team’s match against Afghanistan.