Maldives News
Broadcasting regulator admits bias, rejects press freedom index
The watchdog’s president conceded bias in defamation inquiries initiated by his colleagues.
06 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Causeway worsened flooding as warned by environment impact report
Hoadehdhoo islanders dug out the causeway after swell surges flooded the island.
06 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
An unlikely saviour
The presidential poll was not expected to be fair with Ahmed Shareef as chief Elections Commissioner.
06 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Commissioners fear for safety as ruling party seeks election annulment
A commissioner has left the country after threats, EC chief Ahmed Shareef said.
05 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Jailed ex-defence minister departs for medical treatment
The prisons authority granted furlough at the request of the human rights watchdog.
05 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Court releases ex-Special Ops policemen
The eight ex-policemen were arrested during February’s state of emergency.
05 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
JP leader Gasim returns to Maldives
The tycoon returned after more than a year in exile.
04 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Lawmaker accuses neighbouring country of rigging Maldives election
The ruling party has demanded an investigation into alleged graft by the Elections Commission chief.
04 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Nasheed announces return to Maldives ‘come what may’
The exiled opposition leader ruled out a deal with “the now defunct Maldives Supreme Court.”
04 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court overrules reinstatement of 12 MPs
The apex court order maintains the pro-government parliament majority.
03 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Double whammy: 12 MPs reinstated, PPM congress nullified
The EC reversed its decision to strip 12 former ruling party lawmakers of their seats.
03 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Elections Commission decries death threats
EC secretary-general was threatened by three masked men.
03 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives president denies US$1.5m campaign finance violation
The anti-money laundering watchdog informed police about the suspicious transaction.
02 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Watchdog denies withdrawing case against president
The Financial Intelligence Unit contradicted the president’s spokesman.
02 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives ex-president urges incumbent to accept defeat
The president was advised not to plunge the nation into chaos and unrest.
02 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Raajje TV journalist harassed by ruling party protesters
Hussain Hassan was surrounded and verbally abused.
02 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives president calls for protests over alleged vote rigging
The ruling party is alleging fraud over a leaked audio of EC chief Ahmed Shareef.
01 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Anti-corruption watchdog halts Hiyaa housing project
The ACC has also instructed state-owned companies to stop pay raises, promotions and new hires.
01 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Outgoing Maldives president replaces police chief
Hamdhoon Rasheed was promoted from the assistant commissioner of police.
01 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Transition chief appointed to organise transfer of power
Ahmed Latheef previously served as the Maldives ambassador to China.
01 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
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