Mohamed Junayd
Maldivians adapt to Temu tax as dollar crisis persists
Shoppers continue buying despite 30 percent fee on Chinese platforms.
10 Sep 2025, 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 2025, 12:38 PM
MDP at 20: the party that lost its soul
“MDP became DRP,” says founding member.
02 Jul 2025, 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 2025, 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 2025, 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 2025, 7:55 AM
From defiance to capitulation: Democrats return to MDP mothership
Lofty ideals gave way to political expediency.
19 Jun 2025, 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 2025, 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 2025, 4:49 PM
Maldives medicine shortage persists despite government intervention
Only 40 percent of patients get full prescriptions.
11 Jun 2025, 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 2025, 3:42 PM
UK Chagos handover sinks Maldives hopes of reclaiming southern waters
Campaign promise to reverse tribunal judgment became legally impossible.
02 Jun 2025, 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 2025, 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 2025, 3:59 PM
Maldives judicial purge continues despite global outcry
Ethics probes target judges who opposed Supreme Court dismissals.
25 May 2025, 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 2025, 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 2025, 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 2025, 4:00 PM
Secret phone calls and economic pressures undermine Maldives media
President Muizzu isn’t above ringing journalists directly.
08 May 2025, 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 2025, 11:00 PM
