Maldives
Maldives broadcasting watchdog ‘desperate’ to fine Raajje TV
Raajje TV has been fined MVR1.7 million in the past 18 months.
05 Jul 2018, 09:00
Survey underscores huge income gap between Malé and atolls
Households in the capital earn twice as much a month compared to the atolls.
05 Jul 2018, 09:00
New crimes set to be part of Maldives Penal Code
The existing Penal Code came into effect nearly 10 years after it was first drafted.
05 Jul 2018, 09:00
Maldivians with asylum overseas barred from running for president
Amendments to electoral laws were voted through with only 34 out of 85 MPs present.
04 Jul 2018, 09:00
Maldives in talks with Chinese airlines to launch direct flights
China remains the top source market for tourists despite falling arrivals since 2015.
03 Jul 2018, 09:00
Islam, infrastructure and foreign pressure: Maldives president on campaign trail
The president slammed foreign interference and vowed harsh punishments for Maldivians who insult Islam.
03 Jul 2018, 09:00
Fainu airport plan draws anger and defiance
The airport and hotel project would swallow up most of Fainu island.
03 Jul 2018, 09:00
Maldives police probing Chinese tourist ‘propeller’ death
China remains the single biggest contributor to the Maldives’ tourist market.
03 Jul 2018, 09:00
Is the Maldives doing enough to fight plastic pollution?
Environmentalists question the consistency of policies to discourage plastic consumption.
02 Jul 2018, 09:00
Malé council threatens to sue housing minister
The housing minister made ‘false and defamatory’ remarks, according to the council.
02 Jul 2018, 09:00
Government welcomes MDP ‘decision’ to take part in presidential poll
One minister hoped ‘honest campaigning’ could now begin.
02 Jul 2018, 09:00
The race of his life: An introduction to the Maldives’ latest presidential hopeful
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has never sought the spotlight or headlines.
02 Jul 2018, 09:00
Social housing blame game as government takes over Malé flats
The takeover is the latest example of the government chipping away at the council’s powers.
01 Jul 2018, 09:00
MDP denies internal rifts over presidential pick
Debate is raging about who should be the main opposition’s presidential candidate.
01 Jul 2018, 09:00
One Chinese tourist dead after Maldives accident
The 27-year-old died after colliding with a dinghy propeller.
01 Jul 2018, 09:00
Minimum wage of US$600 demanded for Maldivian resort workers
The average monthly salary for local resort workers is US$200-US$250.
01 Jul 2018, 09:00
Maldives prison treatment of Sri Lankan ‘sniper’ condemned
The Sri Lankan was charged with being part of an assassination attempt on the Maldives president.
01 Jul 2018, 09:00
Maldives downgraded on US human trafficking watchlist
A further downgrade could entail non-humanitarian and non-trade sanctions.
30 Jun 2018, 09:00
ADB approves US$33 mn grant for Maldives waste project
Greater Malé and nearby local islands generate 774 tons of mixed solid waste daily.
30 Jun 2018, 09:00
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih declared MDP’s alternative candidate
The veteran lawmaker was appointed in a unanimous decision by 791 delegates at the MDP’s congress.
30 Jun 2018, 09:00
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