Good Morning Maldives: Wednesday, 05 August 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Today’s episode covers the search for two missing Indian nationals after a landing craft capsized near Kaaf Gafaru, a heated parliamentary debate on the Paal Residence visa programme and a proposed amendment to the Decentralization Act, the Maldives’ condemnation of Israeli attacks on Gaza, and the new trade agreement with Turkey granting duty‑free imports for agriculture and technology.We also discuss a controversy involving a customs officer, national airline’s expanding Australian routes, a hospital home‑care pilot, a rise in measles cases, and football results: New Radiant’s 5‑0 win over Buru Sports Club and Maziya’s 2‑1 victory against Ody Sports Club.