Accountability in Housing Projects: North Galolhu MP Mohamed Ibrahim (Kudu) has demanded answers from HDC over Hulhumalé’s unused mechanical parking systems, arguing the state could have earned over MVR 83 million since 2019 if the 300-capacity slots were operational. Cybersecurity Cooperation: Maldives police asked the UAE for support to further develop and enhance the CSOC, with discussions also focused on training and strengthening cybersecurity capacity. Foreign Exchange Politics: Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed hit back at opposition claims of dollar scarcity ahead of MDP’s protest, while former President Mohamed Nasheed renewed calls to push the black-market USD rate down to MVR 19 in 10 days. FX Law Changes: Parliament approved amendments raising the threshold for mandatory foreign-currency deposits and tightening conversion rules for certain tourism-related categories, sending the bill to the Public Accounts Committee. Public Health Safety: MFDA warned of a counterfeit Opdivo cancer injection batch circulating in the Maldives, urging pharmacies and the public to check batch numbers and stop use of the affected lot. Public Order & Local Governance: Male’ City Council moved to enforce the public smoking ban, and began research on creating a safe commercial fish-processing zone for activities like rihaakuru preparation. Security & Crime: Customs seized 450g of cannabis at Velana International Airport, and police arrested a 19-year-old Bangladeshi national in Male’ over alleged weapon-related violence. Resignation: State minister Dr. Abdulla Fairoosh resigned from the Home Ministry. Diplomacy & Jobs: Bangladesh urged the Maldives to expand employment opportunities for Bangladeshi workers, citing the large existing workforce in the tourism-driven economy.