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Economy
Budget 2027: MVR 2.7 billion earmarked for council block grants
The Government's proposed 2027 budget earmarks MVR 2.7 billion for council block grants, an 8 per cent rise over this year's MVR 2.5 billion, within a MVR 59.7 billion budget submitted to Parliament. The article lists proposed allocations for city and island councils and notes ministry concerns that 31 councils had not properly maintained their financial accounts by the end of 2025.
Infrastructure
Govt takes over Kulhudhuffushi industrial zone for seaport expansion
The government has transferred 14 plots of land in Kulhudhuffushi that were previously under the jurisdiction of Malé City Council to central government control, in connection with seaport expansion. The article gives no further details on the timeline or the expansion plans.
Society
Malé City Council to identify residents requiring special assistance
Malé City Council voted unanimously at its 24th regular public meeting of the fifth term to refer a proposal to its Social Services Committee to identify residents requiring special assistance and improve their access to support services. Mayor Adam Azim said studies indicate around 10 per cent of the Maldivian population are persons with disabilities and proposed councillors collect the information through field visits in their constituencies.
Economy
Government disburses MVR 2 billion in block grants to councils
The government had disbursed MVR 2 billion in block grants to councils as of 22 October, 17 per cent more than in the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises' Weekly Fiscal Developments report. This year's budget earmarks a record MVR 2.4 billion for council grants, with the proposed 2027 budget raising that to MVR 2.5 billion.
Justice
Ex-councillor arrested over alleged sexual harassment of minor
An unnamed ex-councillor identified as Aiman was arrested over the alleged sexual harassment of a minor; the article notes he was elected to Malé City Council in the 2014 local council elections. Related headlines report that Shahid was arrested and later remanded over an alleged child sexual harassment case.
Politics · Opinion
Transformation of a super-majority into a monarchy
An opinion commentary argues that the super-majority won by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's administration has been used to rewrite party-defection rules, fund PNC members, constrain journalists, issue a gag order, and cut funding and property powers of local councils. It also cites restrictions on informal exchange-rate reporting and a promotional campaign for the Ras Malé development.
Infrastructure · Official
Ministry and GMTMO Hold Follow-Up Meeting with Malé City Council on Transfer of Land Transport Functions
Officials of the Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade and the Greater Malé Transport and Mobility Office (GMTMO) held a follow-up meeting with Malé City Council members on transferring land transport functions under the Land Transport Act (Act No. 16/2026). Work on the transfer has commenced, and coordination meetings will continue until the handover is completed.
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