Person
Naizak Mohamed
Described in the news as: Journalist.
In the news, last 90 days
Justice
Supreme Court upholds mother’s 18-year sentence for enabling daughter’s abuse
The Supreme Court of the Maldives overturned a High Court ruling and reinstated an 18-year and six-month prison sentence on a mother convicted of facilitating and encouraging the sexual abuse of her daughter. The Court found the defendant had likely received case documents and had been questioned during the investigation about her failure to report the abuse.
Justice
Customs seizes three kilograms of drugs smuggled via post, courier
Maldives Customs Service seized more than three kilograms of synthetic cathinones in two operations involving postal and courier packages arriving on October 29th and October 31st, totaling 3,153 grams. Customs also reported a separate 6.75 kilograms seizure on October 24th in an air freight shipment and the arrest of two individuals in September for body-concealed drug smuggling.
Politics
Meedhoo marks one year since establishment of independent council
Meedhoo in Addu Atoll held its first Decentralization Day on Thursday, one year after the establishment of its independent local council following an October referendum. A ceremony in the Meedhoo Council meeting room honored former Katheebs and councilors with portraits, and the island's official anthem was unveiled.
Economy
Govt spends MVR 219.7M on travel-related expenses so far this year
The Maldives government has spent MVR 219.7 million on official travel-related expenses so far this year, which is 80 percent of the MVR 273.6 million allocated in the MVR 64 billion budget, according to Finance Ministry data as of October 29. Spending in the corresponding period last year was MVR 226.7 million, and the publication of expense reports for President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's official overseas trips has been suspended.
Infrastructure
Last island under Fenaka’s utility belt transferred to STELCO
STELCO completed the transfer of utility services from Fenaka Corporation, with L. Fonadhoo becoming the final island integrated, marked by a ceremony on Thursday. With the transition, utility services across 127 islands in the remaining atolls now fall under STELCO's management.
Justice
Course planned for next year to address shortage of corruption investigators
The Maldives National Anti-Corruption Academy (MNACA) announced plans to introduce an MQA-accredited diploma programme next year to address a shortage of qualified corruption investigators. Director General Ibrahim Thoyyib said the curriculum would follow international investigative standards, covering ethics, case management, evidence gathering, digital forensics, financial analysis, procurement regulations and intelligence work.
Economy
BML kicks off promotion for American Express card holders with exciting prizes
Bank of Maldives has launched a promotion for its American Express debit and credit cardholders, running from November 5th to December 31st, under which cardholders spending at least MVR 1,000 per week enter a lucky draw. Four winners will be selected at the end of the promotion, each receiving one of four prizes including an Apple bundle and a resort stay.
Education
Dhiraagu opens applications for 2027 apprenticeship program
Dhiraagu has opened applications for the 2027 intake of its Dhiraagu Apprenticeship Programme, open to Maldivians aged 18 to 30 who have completed A' Levels and are not currently employed full-time, with submissions due before November 30, 2026. The programme has been run annually since 2009, with 312 apprentices having taken part to date.
Economy
Saleem to lead Budget Committee, Fazad as vice chairperson
Parliament's Budget Committee unanimously approved Eydhafushi MP Ahmed Saleem as chairperson and Central Fuvahmulah MP Ali Fazad as vice chairperson to review the government's proposed MVR 59.7 billion budget for next year. The proposed budget is about MVR 4 billion lower than this year's MVR 64.2 billion, though recurrent expenditure is projected to rise to MVR 42.7 billion, with the health sector receiving the largest allocation at MVR 10.2 billion.
Justice
Interim order halting HDC’s repossession of Riveli Restaurant plot
The Civil Court on Monday issued an interim order barring the Housing Development Corporation from taking actions that could stop Riveli Beach Club and Restaurant in Hulhumalé from operating, and directing it to reverse measures already taken. On the same day, HDC announced it had terminated its commercial agreement with Solaris Hospitality Private Limited over unpaid rent and repossessed Hulhumalé Lot No. 10877.
Where and about what
alphabetical, from the stories aboveFound by the name in headlines and summaries, so two people who share a name would appear together. Jobs are the words the articles used. Nothing here rates or scores anyone.