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Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives for April 20, 2026, we cover the aftermath of the local elections and significant political shifts within the Maldivian Democratic Party. The government is addressing economic sustainability through state-owned enterprise reforms and private sector support, while nationa...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives, Maya and Zayan discuss the government’s directive to reduce state-owned enterprise staff by 33 percent to improve efficiency. They review the recent local council election runoff results and the political tension surrounding protests in the capital. The hosts also cover...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode, we cover the major restructuring of the Maldivian cabinet following recent election results and look ahead to the upcoming Hithadhoo North by-election. We analyze the latest economic report from the Asian Development Bank, detailing growth challenges and government import plans to stabilize ess...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8This episode of Good Morning Maldives covers major government restructuring, including cabinet changes by President Muizzu and the establishment of new territorial and citizen complaint offices. We discuss ongoing political protests, public concerns regarding cement shortages, and judicial updates, including a...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives, Maya and Zayan discuss a major government restructuring, including the resignation of ten cabinet ministers and the consolidation of several ministries. The hosts also explore rising national tax revenues, ongoing debates regarding public debt, and tensions between cent...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives, Maya and Zayan discuss a major government restructuring, as President Muizzu accepts the resignation of ten cabinet ministers and consolidates several portfolios to streamline operations. The hosts also cover ongoing opposition protests and a high-stakes Supreme Court c...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives, Maya and Zayan cover critical news from across the islands. They report on recent fire incidents at Soneva Jani and a devastating blaze in Faafu Feeali, alongside updates on government-led infrastructure projects and public services. The discussion also highlights polit...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode, we cover the Maldivian Democratic Party’s strategic leadership restructuring aimed at fostering unity ahead of the 2028 elections, alongside opposition criticism of current government policies. We discuss March’s strong economic revenue, which exceeded projections, while addressing public conce...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives, Maya and Zayan cover critical news from across the islands. They discuss the miraculous rescue of an elderly man lost at sea, a devastating industrial fire in Faafu Feali, and major legal updates regarding the Sealife Global fraud case and ongoing parliamentary challeng...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8On this episode, we unpack a major political shake-up across Maldivian state institutions and the ruling party, alongside internal conflicts within the Maldivian Democratic Party. We analyze the rising economic pressures on households, including fuel-related price hikes, while highlighting a historic internatio...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives, we break down the dramatic political fallout following Saturday’s elections. The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party secured major victories in key cities, while voters soundly rejected the government's proposal to merge national elections. The administration has...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode, we break down the historic local council elections, where the Maldivian Democratic Party secured a sweeping victory across major cities amid record voter turnout. We discuss the public’s rejection of the proposed referendum to combine national elections and examine the resulting political disco...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives, hosts Maya and Zayan discuss the nation’s historic election weekend, marked by a record-breaking 73% voter turnout. They analyze the opposition MDP's major victory in mayoral races and the public’s decisive rejection of combining presidential and parliamentary elect...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8It is a historic Saturday in the Maldives as citizens head to the polls for three simultaneous elections: local councils, women’s development committees, and a constitutional referendum. Tensions remain high amid heated political rhetoric, corruption allegations, and diverging economic visions for the nation. B...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode, Zayan and Maya discuss the Maldives' historic weekend ahead of a three-fold election, covering the referendum on combining presidential and parliamentary votes and the intense political debate surrounding it. The hosts also address the economy, highlighting the government’s milestone repaym...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode, Maya and Zayan cover the final stretch before Saturday’s historic elections, including the national referendum on combining presidential and parliamentary votes. We discuss the intense political debate surrounding these measures and the government’s new infrastructure projects, including airpor...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode, we cover the latest political and social developments in the Maldives. The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the upcoming referendum to combine presidential and parliamentary elections, sparking intense debate. We discuss rising housing costs in Hiyaa flats alongside new government infrastruc...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives, hosts Maya and Zayan discuss the intense political landscape ahead of the April 4th elections, focusing on the controversial referendum to consolidate presidential and parliamentary voting. The government highlights potential cost savings and stability, while the opposi...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives, Maya and Zayan cover the nation’s heating political climate ahead of the upcoming election and referendum on combining presidential and parliamentary polls. They discuss opposition claims regarding the national treasury, the government’s ambitious infrastructure project...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives, hosts Maya and Zayan discuss the intense debate surrounding the April 4 referendum on combining presidential and parliamentary elections. The discussion highlights conflicting views on national stability versus democratic oversight. The episode also covers significant d...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives, Maya and Zayan discuss the intensifying political debate surrounding the upcoming national referendum on combining elections. They cover the Supreme Court’s involvement, contrasting viewpoints on the proposed changes, and local mayoral endorsements. The program also hig...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives, Maya and Zayan discuss the government's suspension of official foreign travel to address fiscal constraints and rising fuel prices. The hosts examine ongoing legal challenges regarding the upcoming constitutional referendum and address heated debates over state recr...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives, Maya and Zayan discuss the Health Protection Agency’s warnings regarding extreme heat across the country. They explore the government’s efforts to strengthen trade ties with China and Southeast Asia to secure supply chains, alongside Minister Thorig Ibrahim’s push for r...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives, Zayan and Maya cover a busy national agenda. The discussion centers on the controversial constitutional referendum regarding presidential and parliamentary elections, alongside the President’s new proposals for youth and women’s parliamentary quotas. The hosts also high...

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8In this episode of Good Morning Maldives, Maya and Zayan discuss the start of major road work on Malé’s Boduthakurufaanu Magu and the latest developments in national housing projects. They address public concerns regarding environmental conservation in Vilimalé and ongoing political tensions surrounding upcomin...