News In Brief
May 11

Committee fast tracks removal of SC judges, inquiry commission investigates fall and parliament prepares to vote on generational smoking ban

News in Brief from Sunday, May 11

The parliament’s judiciary committee, in a closed-door meeting, concluded that the Judicial Service Commission had followed due process in recommending the impeachment of two supreme court justices. Opposition MPs protested the decision to close the meeting and walked out prior to the vote.

The presidential inquiry commission investigating the unexplained fall of 21-year-old Hawwa Yumn Rasheed said its members have visited various locations, interviewed multiple individuals, and met with relevant authorities.

The Met Office issued a warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms, strong winds and rough seas over the next three days as the southwest monsoon is expected to be active.

An estimated 134,863 children aged up to 17 live in the Maldives, according to figures published by the National Bureau of Statistics, making up just under 22 per cent of the population. Two per cent of children do not live with their parents and around 1,700 children aged 15 to 17 are engaged in employment.

A parliamentary committee voted to amend the tobacco control act to implement a generational ban to prohibit smoking for persons born after 2007. 

Former FAM Secretary General Hussain Jawaz testified at the Criminal Court against the association’s ex-president Bassam Adeel Jaleel, who is accused of diverting US$10,000 from FIFA meant for the association into his personal accounts.

A physiotherapy clinic in Hulhumalé dismissed two employees and temporarily shut down its operations after leaked CCTV footage showed a staff member injuring a teenager with a pair of scissors.

The Maldives 2.0 Digital Transformation Summit concluded in Malé, with Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihsaan presenting President Muizzu a “national digital pledge” at the closing ceremony.

The foreign ministry denied news reports claiming that Singapore had issued a travel advisory urging its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Maldives.

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