Explainer
Dissecting decentralisation: how island councils are about to change
With more changes to the Decentralisation Act approved, we take a closer look at what is happening to local governance in the atolls.
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The pension fund workaround: the Maldives money printing controversy
QE or creative accounting? The MVR 2.4 billion transaction explained.
27 Oct, 3:37 PM
Campaign donors, family firms, and election-eve payments: the Fenaka scandal explained
A utility's descent into patronage, kickbacks, and political warfare.
29 Sep, 6:03 PM
The battle for control over Maldives media
Proposed law could replace self-regulation and state control.
24 Aug, 5:33 PM
Council finance crackdown: necessary oversight or naked power grab?
Election-year hiring, leasing and projects will require government approval.
07 Aug, 5:28 PM
Why is the Maldives debating ranked choice voting?
A public referendum is to be called on electoral reforms.
05 Aug, 7:00 PM
Nine years, three presidents and US$ 1 billion later: the Maldives airport saga explained
Quintupling capacity could be a game changer.
04 Aug, 5:49 PM
From "India Out" to economic dependency: Muizzu's capitulation to Modi
Financial desperation forced begging the "bully" for bailouts.
30 Jul, 5:21 PM
Coconuts vs dates: why palm trees sparked a debate about Maldivian identity
Airport greenery became a question of cultural authenticity.
15 Jul, 2:24 PM
Why the Maldives hit Chinese shopping sites with a 30 percent fee
The tax reflects the US dollar black market premium.
01 Jul, 6:12 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
Unpacking the Maldives Supreme Court purge
Two justices were impeached in the face of widespread international criticism.
18 May, 5:01 PM
‘Negative encounters’: what's really happening with sharks in Maldives
Following last week’s story about the country’s apparent shark problem, our explainer breaks the issues up into bite-sized pieces.
13 May, 7:15 PM
Making sense of Malé's social housing crisis
A breakdown and timeline of the Gedhoruveriya scheme.
11 Mar, 4:00 PM
What's behind the critical medicine shortage?
Payment delays, regulatory hurdles and price caps.
23 Feb, 4:00 PM
What is Operation Kurangi?
The data collection of migrant worker has raised concerns.
15 Feb, 10:00 AM