Mohamed Junayd
Maldivians adapt to Temu tax as dollar crisis persists
Shoppers continue buying despite 30 percent fee on Chinese platforms.
10 Sep, 4:13 PM
"We knew it was a scam": why thousands joined the GMCE pyramid scheme anyway
US$ 11 million moved through 10 digital wallets.
08 Jul, 12:38 PM
MDP at 20: the party that lost its soul
“MDP became DRP,” says founding member.
02 Jul, 4:31 PM
Maldives breathes sigh of relief as Iran-Israel ceasefire averts economic catastrophe
An oil price spiral could have devastated the tourism-dependent economy.
24 Jun, 4:00 PM
Maldives crypto dream becomes nightmare as GMCE pyramid scheme collapses
The crash leaves thousands of investors facing millions in losses.
22 Jun, 7:31 PM
Episode 2: Press freedom in the Maldives
Alifu Haa offers deeper context, extra clips, and behind-the-scenes insights from our features.
21 Jun, 7:55 AM
From defiance to capitulation: Democrats return to MDP mothership
Lofty ideals gave way to political expediency.
19 Jun, 4:00 PM
Maldives dollar crisis deepens amid rising oil prices and debt pressures
The 28 percent black market premium has sparked fears of inflation.
17 Jun, 5:16 PM
From "democracy hero" to "dead horse": Nasheed's comeback bid divides young voters
We asked a dozen young people for their reaction.
12 Jun, 4:49 PM
Maldives medicine shortage persists despite government intervention
Only 40 percent of patients get full prescriptions.
11 Jun, 1:28 PM
Ex-president deployed on Maldives diplomatic rescue mission as foreign aid dries up
Only four percent of projected aid has been secured.
04 Jun, 3:42 PM
UK Chagos handover sinks Maldives hopes of reclaiming southern waters
Campaign promise to reverse tribunal judgment became legally impossible.
02 Jun, 7:29 PM
Heritage meets high-tech: inside the Maldives Expo
Highlights from the week-long exhibition featuring traditional crafts with a modern makeover.
31 May, 3:39 PM
From warrantless searches to asset seizures: inside the new Maldives gang law
A breakdown of the 103-page Act's key provisions.
28 May, 3:59 PM
Maldives judicial purge continues despite global outcry
Ethics probes target judges who opposed Supreme Court dismissals.
25 May, 4:25 PM
Maldives ditches subsidy reforms, bets on SOE efficiency for budget savings
Economists are skeptical of the new cost-cutting strategy.
20 May, 11:07 PM
Episode 1: Miyaru “Massala”
Alifu Haa is a new podcast from Maldives Independent, offering deeper context, extra clips, and behind-the-scenes insights from our published features.
17 May, 3:45 PM
Eight years and no justice: the murder of Yameen Rasheed
With most of those implicated still to face justice, here's everything you need to know about how the Maldives lost its favourite blogger.
12 May, 4:00 PM
Secret phone calls and economic pressures undermine Maldives media
President Muizzu isn’t above ringing journalists directly.
08 May, 5:29 PM
Fall victim “awake and stable” as home minister urges space for investigation
"We should be responsible and not muddy the waters," Ihusan said.
05 May, 11:00 PM
