Maldives News
President ratifies new Maldives heritage law
Changes to the tax administration law were also ratified.
15 Sep 2019, 09:00
Immigration under fire for deporting suspects without investigation
No Maldivian has been convicted of human trafficking to date.
15 Sep 2019, 09:00
Education ministry denies serving insect-infested school breakfast
A video of a sandwich infested with insects circulated on social media.
12 Sep 2019, 09:00
Maldives condemns Israeli prime minister’s threat to annex Palestinian territory
The Maldives reaffirmed support for a Palestinian state based on 1967 borders.
12 Sep 2019, 09:00
US imposes sanctions against Maldives ‘terrorist leader’
Mohamed Ameen was described as “key leader for ISIS.”
12 Sep 2019, 09:00
Maldives government seeks sweeping counter-terrorism powers
The proposed changes have prompted concerns over civil rights and due process.
12 Sep 2019, 09:00
Immigration stopped 11 ‘imposters’ with fake passports
The identity fraud was detected by border control officers.
12 Sep 2019, 09:00
Maldivian arrested for criticising Islam
The man received multiple death threats online.
11 Sep 2019, 09:00
Revenue in August falls below forecast
The decrease was attributed to non-payment of BPT and GST.
11 Sep 2019, 09:00
Search operation conducted for Rilwan murder probe
Several buildings were raided as armed soldiers patrolled the capital.
11 Sep 2019, 09:00
New members appointed to anti-corruption watchdog
Two women were chosen as president and vice president for the first time.
10 Sep 2019, 09:00
Rift emerges between Maldives president and speaker
Solih publicly rebuked Nasheed for the first time.
10 Sep 2019, 09:00
Rilwan’s abduction and murder: roundup of reactions
Parliament debated a draft report as the opposition and human rights groups issued statements.
10 Sep 2019, 09:00
DED policemen face assault charges
Officers suspected of assault were suspended.
10 Sep 2019, 09:00
Amid mounting outrage, president promises imminent action over Rilwan abduction
No arrests have been made a week after a presidential commission disclosed findings.
09 Sep 2019, 09:00
Parliament breaks for recess after record number of sittings
Lawmakers went on holiday after passing a new fisheries law.
08 Sep 2019, 09:00
AirAsia apologises for emergency landing
The plane turned back after an engine caught fire.
08 Sep 2019, 09:00
Translation: Summary of report on Rilwan’s abduction
The journalist was killed by a local al-Qaeda affiliate, an inquiry commission concluded.
08 Sep 2019, 09:00
President picks drug court judge for Supreme Court
The president has sought the judicial watchdog’s counsel.
05 Sep 2019, 09:00
Maldives and India enter treaty on assistance in criminal matters
It was the first treaty of its kind signed by the Maldives.
04 Sep 2019, 09:00
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