Good Morning Maldives: Wednesday, 31 December 2025

Good Morning Maldives brings you the top news for Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The day’s headlines include condolences from the President to Bangladesh following the passing of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, and the unexpected death of film director Abdul Fattah Abdul Gayoom. Economically, Bank of Maldives approved numerous housing loans, and the Ministry of Housing unveiled plans for land plot allocation. WEMCO will reduce fees for SMEs, and storage facilities are being established in major cities. In law enforcement, police are investigating ongoing gang activity, apprehended individuals for dangerous stunts and drug offenses, and are still investigating allegations against Sunny Umar. Other stories involve road changes in Hulhumale, the reopening of the Shangri-La Villingili Resort, salary reductions for council employees, and the MQA’s stance on unaccredited online qualifications.