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Amazon, AliExpress not blocked; card use increasing: BML

BML noted that a common reason for card transactions being declined is because customers have reached their monthly foreign transaction limit.

Feb 22, 2026

Mariyath Mohamed

MFDA asks to avoid packing food in used plastic bottles

The Maldives Food and Drug Authority has issued a statement urging businesses to stop packing food and drinks in used single-use plastic bottles.

Feb 22, 2026

Mariyath Mohamed

Republic Square temporarily reopened to public

Road Development Corporation (RDC) announced in a post on X that as a large part of the renovation project contracted to them has now been completed, the Republic Square has been temporarily opened to the public.

Feb 22, 2026

Mariyath Mohamed

Council seeks supplier to relaunch Vilimale' buggy service

Interested bidders are required to attend an information session at the council on the 26th of this month. Bid submission will open on 5 March at 11:30am.

Feb 22, 2026

Malika Shahid

Driver fined, licence seized for obstructing ambulance

A pickup truck driver who obstructed an ambulance in Male' today has been fined, and has had his licence seized.

Feb 22, 2026

Mariyath Mohamed

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