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Environment
Heavy rain forecast across Maldives until Wednesday as monsoon intensifies
The Met Office has forecast heavy rain across the Maldives until Wednesday as the monsoon intensifies, and has advised the public to monitor the latest weather updates and take necessary precautions for their safety. The page also lists top stories including a tornado in Lhaimagu, a Supreme Court ruling, and the government taking over a zone in Kulhudhuffushi for seaport expansion.
Society
Ministry warns against disclosing children's identities in sexual abuse cases
A ministry warned against publishing the identities of children involved in sexual abuse cases, citing information circulating on social media about a child in the sexual harassment case against former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid. The article also lists top stories including a tornado in Lhaimagu, heavy rain across Maldives, and a Supreme Court ruling upholding a mother's sentence.
Education
Majlis seeks public input on homeschooling amendment
The People's Majlis has opened a public consultation on a proposed Education Act amendment, introduced by Huraa MP Anara Naeem, that would allow homeschooling for children with specified disabilities or special circumstances. Feedback can be submitted by 2:00 pm on November 12, and the bill has drawn criticism from former officials and an MP who warned of possible exploitation without a robust regulatory framework.
Education
Bill to allow homeschooling passed with unanimous support
The Maldives Parliament passed a bill amending the Education Act to introduce a homeschooling program for children unable to attend school due to physical disability, mental health condition or other special circumstances. The bill was passed for acceptance with the unanimous vote of all 41 participating members, with no member voting against it.
Politics
Bill on homeschooling is a calculated move to keep girls out of school: Nasheed
Opposition MDP chairperson and former president Mohamed Nasheed claimed a proposed education amendment allowing homeschooling is a calculated move to keep girls out of school. The bill, submitted by Huraa MP Anara Naeem, would exempt children with severe disabilities from compulsory education, and MDP lawmakers raised concerns during the floor debate.
Education
Police to close roads near secondary schools for IGCSE English Listening test
Maldives Police announced that roads near secondary schools in Male' City will be closed to public traffic on 21 Oct, from 09:15 to 10:30, for the IGCSE English Listening test, and urged residents to avoid noisy activities during the exam period. Nationwide end-of-Grade 10 exams, which began last month, run until 12 November, with 8,111 students sitting for them.
Education · Press release
Teachers Serve a Significant National Responsibility with Honor and Dignity: Minister
Minister Dr. Ismail Shafeeu, in a special message for International Teachers' Day, said teachers serve a significant national responsibility with honor and dignity. He said the government is working to raise teachers' status and develop the education sector, and that the Ministry will continue efforts on teacher training and safe, positive school environments.
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