Good Morning Maldives: Tuesday, 30 December 2025

Tuesday's weather in Malé will be partly cloudy with a temperature around 27 degrees Celsius. Top headlines focus on the government's "Housing for All" policy, with applications for flats and land opening next month. The Housing Ministry is prioritizing specific groups for flat allocations, while the Bank of Maldives will construct over 3000 affordable flats. Concerns have emerged regarding the previous government's housing initiatives and a presidential pledge concerning land ownership. In other news, medicine shortages are improving, and police conducted Operation Reveal, resulting in arrests. Social issues include an increase in online harassment and the government's efforts to establish domestic violence shelters. Telecom companies Dhiraagu and Ooredoo are offering special promotions. The Islamic Ministry urges Umrah travelers to get vaccinated before Ramadan. Tourism reached a new high with 9903 arrivals, led by Chinese tourists, and a new agreement was signed for emergency response at Velana International Airport.