Maldives News
Deficit of MVR422 mn reported in 2018 first half
The report shows MVR11 billion was spent while MVR10.6 billion was earned by the state.
06 Aug 2018, 09:00
Electoral body approves new Maldives political party
The application was submitted last month by prominent lawyer Abdulla Haseen.
05 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives president ‘running scared’ of election
The president has yet to submit his candidacy application for the September election.
05 Aug 2018, 09:00
Ex-MDP lawmaker cleared of assaulting policeman
Ibrahim Rasheed was severely beaten during a police crackdown on February 8, 2012.
05 Aug 2018, 09:00
Under threat, Maldives TV stations censor speeches of exiled leaders
Media outlets that “promote” convicted opposition leaders could be shut down.
04 Aug 2018, 09:00
Defence minister warns of plot to destabilise Maldives
The government has been accused of seeking a pretext to delay the September 23 presidential election.
04 Aug 2018, 09:00
Police threaten ‘legal action’ over campaign posters of convicted leaders
The opposition was able to put up campaign posters on Friday without police obstruction.
04 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives president’s supporters line up to form re-election logo
More than 1,500 PPM supporters lined up at the Hulhumalé central park.
04 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives voter registration controversy escalates
The opposition suspects schemes to deprive voting rights of Maldivians who need to re-register.
03 Aug 2018, 09:00
Youth stabbed in Hulhumalé
The 22-year-old man was stabbed in the head.
03 Aug 2018, 09:00
Three suspects arrested over rape of minor
The arrests were made in connection with the rape of a 16-year-old girl in Malé last month.
03 Aug 2018, 09:00
President pledges US$6m scheme for Maldives resort workers
The resort workers association questioned the workability of the proposed scheme.
02 Aug 2018, 09:00
MPs barred entry as Maldives parliament shortens term
A dozen defectors from the ruling party were deemed to have lost their seats in July last year.
02 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives ruling party caught in lie over decriminalising bribery
Contrary to the PPM’s claims, a bill to reverse the proposed decriminalisation of bribery was submitted on Tuesday.
02 Aug 2018, 09:00
Judge blames police negligence in acquittal of Rilwan abduction suspects
Judge Adam Arif reprimanded the authorities for glaring failures in the investigation and prosecution.
02 Aug 2018, 09:00
Court rejects defence plea to close Anas murder trial
The seven defendants pleaded not guilty at Thursday’s pre-trial hearing.
02 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives ruling party denies secretively seeking to decriminalise bribery
Government-sponsored amendments to the penal code removed bribery as a prosecutable offence.
01 Aug 2018, 09:00
World Bank grants US$12m for Maldives public finance management
The finance minister announced plans to publish monthly income and spending data.
01 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives president accused of failure to disclose finances
The president’s spokesman denied allegations that he has not disclosed personal finances for four years.
01 Aug 2018, 09:00
Details revealed of ‘total solution’ for Maldives housing crisis
The government plans to reclaim lagoons near Malé to provide a 1,000-square-foot home for all adult Maldivians.
01 Aug 2018, 09:00
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