Maldives News

MP Sinan detained for terrorism trial

The former ruling party lawmaker is among 11 high-profile detainees charged with terrorism and bribery over an alleged plot to topple the government.

Transporting merchandise during daytime banned in Malé

Goods must be carried and unloaded between 6 pm and 6 am with effect on April 1, the transport authority announced Friday, citing difficulties faced by pedestrians and students due to jammed roads.

Malé makeover modelled on Tokyo

Plans to redevelop Malé City by vacating five slum-like neighbourhoods are based on the model of Tokyo, Housing Minister Dr Mohamed Muizz said Friday night.

MP Mahloof remanded for five more days

The independent lawmaker is accused of obstruction of police duty for distributing masks during an opposition protest last month, a charge that carries a jail sentence of four months and 24 days.

Pakistan army chief arrives in Maldives

The rare visit comes amid frayed India-Maldives ties after public disputes over the exercise of emergency powers, prompting speculation in Indian media that it is a “political signal” from the regional rival.

Opposition undaunted by jailing of leaders: Ibu

Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who was freed Wednesday after nearly two weeks in police custody, said he was able to talk with other detainees arrested under emergency powers through his cells partition.

Tourist injured by jet ski awarded MVR140,000

The civil court on Thursday ordered a Maldivian to pay more than MVR140,000 (US$9,000) to a tourist who was injured in a jet ski accident at the Jumeirah Vitaveli resort in 2014.

After Ibthihaal

Ibthihaal Mohamed was physically and psychologically harmed by different individuals on different occasions, for a long period of time, a high-ranking police officer said.

Pizza Hut opens in the Maldives

Long queues were seen outside the Pizza Hut outlet on Thursday morning when it opened to the public at 11:00 am.

IPU ‘praised’ Maldives, reports state media, despite calls to reinstate 12 MPs

No mention was made of the IPU’s calls to immediately reinstate 12 MPs and withdraw obstruction charges raised against 12 opposition lawmakers for entering parliament.

Senior state lawyer resigns over state of emergency

Mariyam Shunana had been critical about a state of emergency that was declared on February 5, with local media reporting she was under scrutiny for her tweets.

MPL to invest MVR100 million in bridge bus service

The bridge project was launched in December 2015 with a concessional loan and grant aid from the Chinese government.

‘Record low’ turnout for national team match

Although a thin turnout is normal at league games, the National Stadium in Malé is usually packed for national team matches.

Sangu TV slapped with MVR100,000 defamation fine

MP Musthafa defamed President Yameen when he said the present administration has “introduced nothing but theft to the country”, the Maldives Broadcasting Commission concluded following an inquiry.

Veteran port workers challenge abrupt dismissal

The Maldives Ports Limited claimed the workers were let go after some departments were merged as part of a restructuring effort.

More than 30 people still in police detention

‘Criminal intent’ no reason to nullify Supreme Court order

The state attorney asked the court to rescind its February 1 order to reinstate 12 MPs on the grounds that it was issued with the criminal intent of toppling the government.

Tourists should protest in the Maldives, says Nasheed

Mohamed Nasheed said holidaymakers should call for the protection of human rights, the resignation of President Abdulla Yameen and the release of political prisoners.

Cheers and jeers as lawmaker freed

There are concerns about the drain on police resources since a state of emergency was declared.

Exiled former lawmaker ordered to repay MVR2m bank loan

Nazim, formerly a close associate of President Abdulla Yameen, was stripped of his Dhiggaru constituency seat in April 2015 after he was sentenced to 25 years in prison on corruption charges.