Maldives News
Electoral law amended to invalidate ballots with marks or symbols
Ballots with marks or drawings were previously counted among valid votes.
04 Mar 2019, 09:00
Defence minister apologises for Indian occupation remarks
The minister slammed the opposition’s anti-India campaign.
04 Mar 2019, 09:00
‘Lack of context’ in voting record website angers lawmakers
The MageyMP site by Transparency Maldives shows attendance and voting records.
04 Mar 2019, 09:00
Chinese worker falls to death in Hulhumalé
The man fell from the building’s ninth floor.
03 Mar 2019, 09:00
20 arrested in drug network bust
Police raided a house in Malé on Saturday.
03 Mar 2019, 09:00
Construction workers charged over girl’s death
The construction company’s managing director and site supervisor were also charged.
28 Feb 2019, 09:00
MDP cries foul as presidential commissions bill returned to committee
Speaker Gasim removed the bill from the agenda after it was tabled for the fourth time.
27 Feb 2019, 09:00
Opposition moves no-confidence motion against defence minister
Mariya Ahmed Didi came under fire for saying India could have occupied the Maldives.
26 Feb 2019, 09:00
Vote on presidential commissions bill called off for third time
Eleven lawmakers from the ruling coalition were absent.
26 Feb 2019, 09:00
Primary losers allowed to contest
The Supreme Court struck down a prohibition in the political parties law.
25 Feb 2019, 09:00
Coalition lawmakers ‘sabotage’ presidential commissions bill
There was a lack of quorum to put the bill to a vote.
25 Feb 2019, 09:00
Elections Commission rules out delaying parliamentary polls
Opposition parties called for a postponement over former president Yameen’s arrest.
24 Feb 2019, 09:00
Expatriate drowns in Maafushi
The 40-year-old Turkish man was on holiday after working on a resort.
24 Feb 2019, 09:00
MDP candidates disclose personal finances
Former president Nasheed declared over MVR5 million (US$324,000).
24 Feb 2019, 09:00
Leftwing group aims to challenge political establishment
Navaanavi decried the influence of big businesses and hidden campaign donors.
21 Feb 2019, 09:00
Widows of Maldivian fighters in Syria want to return
Six families have contacted the counter-terrorism centre.
21 Feb 2019, 09:00
‘Digital wallet’ finance scheme launched for fishermen
The scheme enables immediate payment for fish catches.
21 Feb 2019, 09:00
Opposition protesters demand release of ex-president Yameen
The opposition leader was detained for a money laundering trial.
21 Feb 2019, 09:00
Chief Justice slams MDP’s proposals for judicial reform
Chief Justice Didi conceded the need for judicial reform and decried political influence.
20 Feb 2019, 09:00
Opposition courts ruling coalition leader Gasim
The Jumhooree Party leader was urged to leave the ruling coalition.
20 Feb 2019, 09:00
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