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Politics · Opinion Playing the Chagos card out of pure desperation An opinion column argues that the Muizzu administration has dropped its earlier, loudly-made campaign promises to reclaim the Chagos waters and bring those responsible for the original handover to justice. It says the president publicly reversed his stance on the state television programme Nation Chat on PSM, and that a presidential commission has now been created to punish individuals over the original sea transaction. Raajje (English) 2 Nov Source

Politics MDP government will revoke Ras Male' agreement if it proceeds without public consultation: Fayyaz Former MDP chairperson Fayyaz Ismail warned that an MDP administration would revoke the Ras Malé development agreement with UAE-based Eagle Hills if it proceeds without public consultation. The party's National Council is divided over its response, while President Muizzu defended the project and said the agreement would go to Parliament. 3 outlets 31 Oct Source

Economy MVR 10.2 billion allocated to strengthen healthcare in 2027 The government has allocated MVR 10.2 billion for healthcare in the 2027 state budget of MVR 59.7 billion, which Finance Minister Hassan Zareer presented to Parliament. He said the Maldives Tertiary Hospitals Group would be established next year, while President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said the Male' City Group of Hospitals would be dissolved and replaced to strengthen services and cut costs. 12 outlets 29 Oct Source

Economy Aim for 2027 budget is to complete 70 percent of projects: Muizzu President Mohamed Muizzu said the government's aim is to complete at least 70 percent of already contracted projects by the end of next year, with the upcoming budget prioritising finishing ongoing and signed projects over new ones. He said measures have averted a sovereign default, cited an improved credit rating, and pledged to streamline state-owned enterprises such as MTCC and RDC to speed up harbour and road construction. 5 outlets 29 Oct Source

Politics Policy of being a ‘puppet’ of another country is buried: President President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said the Maldives has abandoned a foreign policy of dependence on any single country, saying that approach has been "buried" over the past three years. Speaking on PSM's Nation Chat programme, he said the country should not take sides in international disputes, should prioritise its own people's interests and should not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries. The Edition 29 Oct Source

International President Dr. Muizzu says era of Maldives being a ‘Puppet’ to any nation is over President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu said the Maldives has moved away from dependence on any single foreign power, reaffirming an independent and non-aligned foreign policy during an appearance on PSM's 'Nation Chat' podcast. He also discussed his recent visit to Pakistan, saying closer ties would not draw the Maldives into other countries' disputes. Maldives Voice 28 Oct Source

Politics Full Eagle Hills agreement to be shared with Parliament, President Muizzu confirms President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said the full Eagle Hills agreement for the Ras Malé development will be submitted to the relevant People's Majlis committee, and that the proposed Real Estate Bill will be opened for public consultation before becoming law. He said Maldivian buyers would face no restrictions, while sales to nationals of any single foreign country would be capped at 25 percent, with the development remaining under Maldivian law and sovereignty. 3 outlets 28 Oct Source

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