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Ministry of Defence
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Politics
Government Says Presidential Security Information Is No Longer Maintained
The Ministry of Defence initially withheld an RTI request from RaajjeTV seeking details of President Muizzu's trips to K. Aarah, citing national security, and the ministry's Review Committee upheld that decision. After the Information Commissioner ordered the information disclosed or a formal statement that it is not held, MNDF responded that the information is neither produced nor maintained by the ministry.
Infrastructure
Chinese company awarded contract to build 15-storey MNDF facility
The defence ministry and Chinese company RhoTime Engineering and Technology Corporation signed an agreement for the construction of a 15-storey MNDF facility. The agreement requires the project to be completed within two years.
Politics
Moosa Ali Jaleel appointed Director General of National Counter Terrorism Centre
Former Defence Minister and Chief of Defence Force Moosa Ali Jaleel was appointed Director General of the National Counter Terrorism Centre on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, succeeding Wais Waheed. The article notes the circumstances of Waheed's departure remain unclear and outlines Jaleel's military and political background.
Environment · Press release
Team of the 5 Million Tree Planting Project Meets Senior Officials of the Ministry of Defence
The team leading the national 5 Million Tree Planting Project met senior officials of the Ministry of Defence to discuss collaboration, primarily focused on organising a large-scale joint tree-planting event and further cooperation on the project. The project is a flagship initiative of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's administration, aimed at safeguarding the Maldives' environment and mitigating climate change impacts.
Infrastructure · Official
Government Agencies Review Cargo Clearance Operations at VIA
Government agencies including the Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade, MINDCO, Maldives Customs Service, the Ministry of Defence and MFDA visited Velana International Airport to review cargo clearance operations. The review relates to a commitment by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu that cargo clearance services for small and medium-sized enterprises operate 24 hours a day.
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