In the preliminary hearing of the money laundering trial of former President Yameen, the judge gave 5 days to the ex-president to submit defence witnesses. 

In the hearing held today, the defence submitted 5 objections, however the judge overruled it and decided to proceed with the hearing. 

Judge Hailam gave 5 days to submit the defence witnesses and stated that the next hearing will be on 5th August.

President Yameen’s trial is the first trial in Maldives to be telecasted live.