Maldives News
Government wants to add treason to Penal Code
The current Penal Code, introduced in July 2015, repealed a set of laws written in 1968.
11 Jan 2018, 09:00
Health ministry in hot water over false MRI stats
The health ministry announced the MRI statistics to showcase the government’s health sector achievements.
11 Jan 2018, 09:00
First-ever Maldivian cancer surgeon starts practice
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) says that current trends show younger age groups, including children, are at higher risk of developing cancer.
11 Jan 2018, 09:00
Politics and polls top the agenda for EU visit
A European Parliament resolution last October called on Maldivian authorities to reform the judiciary, release political prisoners, and to guarantee the constitutional rights to freedom of speech and assembly.
11 Jan 2018, 09:00
Anti-graft watchdog probes project handover to Chinese firm
The Anti-Corruption Commission sent a letter referring to public finance rules and saying projects must be handed over to companies capable of undertaking the work.
11 Jan 2018, 09:00
Malé land to be leased without bidding
Parliament authorised the government to lease islands for tourism development without any competitive bidding processes in 2016.
11 Jan 2018, 09:00
First lady embarks on atoll tour
The first lady is expected to visit islands to evaluate the living conditions of residents.
10 Jan 2018, 09:00
Leaked chat log shows bias in market stall leasing
A senior ruling party lawmaker thanked the housing minister and the president for making the arrangement.
10 Jan 2018, 09:00
EU delegation to assess election recommendations
The 2014 EU Mission to the Maldives published a report recommending steps to ensure the transparency of campaign financing, promote the participation of women and reduce the risk of vote-buying.
10 Jan 2018, 09:00
Security boost at Gayoom residence is procedural, says MNDF
Security measures were stepped up, with the military recording the names of everyone coming in and out of the house.
10 Jan 2018, 09:00
Maldivian minister visits India as president’s special envoy
Relations with India have apparently soured over the Maldives signing a Free Trade Agreement with China in December after the deal was rushed through parliament.
10 Jan 2018, 09:00
PPM activist attacked on Rasdhoo island
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on Rasdhoo island in Alif Alif atoll for allegedly attacking a member of the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives.
10 Jan 2018, 09:00
Adeeb’s prison cell raided
The former vice president is serving a 33-year prison sentence for multiple counts of terrorism and corruption.
10 Jan 2018, 09:00
Bangladesh police investigate death of Maldivian student for fifth time
The case was reopened under a court warrant for the fifth time on December 23, according to Bangladesh newspaper The Daily Star.
10 Jan 2018, 09:00
Opposition leadership plagued by discord and silence
Gayoom and Nasheed have not spoken to each other since March 2017, when the two former rivals signed an historic agreement to work together to “restore democracy” to the country.
10 Jan 2018, 09:00
Man arrested in connection with sexual blackmail of minor
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on the island Kalaidhoo in Laamu atoll on charges of blackmailing a minor to commit a sexual act.
09 Jan 2018, 09:00
Security boosted at Gayoom’s residence after alleged death threat
Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) increased security around the residence of former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom after receiving a report of a death threat.
09 Jan 2018, 09:00
Agreement over opposition leaders’ proposals
In establishing a unity government, all proposals by opposition parties have been agreeable so far, said MDP parliamentary group leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
09 Jan 2018, 09:00
Flat-owners warned against renting out apartments
More than 600 selected winners were awarded flats after 15,000 people applied for a government social housing scheme.
09 Jan 2018, 09:00
Deadline given to resolve hospital dispute
Local and Indian investors at Kulhudhuffushi Regional Hospital were given the deadline by the Health Ministry, which has taken over the facility’s administrative work amid fears services might stop because of the row.
09 Jan 2018, 09:00
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