Politics


MP casts doubt on introducing minimum wage before 2020
An advisory board recommendation is not expected before the 2020 budget is passed.
27 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


MPs approve new rules for asset disclosure and evaluation of nominees
The practice of assigning marks for nominees was scrapped.
27 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Opposition leadership figures join Jumhooree Party
The new recruits included a former vice president, home minister and lawmakers.
27 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Adhaalath Party urges respect for differing views on religious disputes
Clerics strongly opposed the nomination of two female judges to the Supreme Court.
26 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Parliament expedites MVR1.7bn supplementary budget
Parliamentary approval was sought for additional spending.
25 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Lower court judge elected to judicial watchdog
Magistrate Ali Shareef was elected to represent the trial courts.
25 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


MDP MPs impatient to remove Supreme Court justices
Parliament debated a report about unconstitutional decisions by the top court.
25 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Five percent of income pledged to local councils
President Solih also pledged to reserve a third of council seats for women.
24 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Female judges nominated to Supreme Court over opposition from clerics
Sheikhs contend women cannot serve as judges.
24 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Judicial administration removed from Supreme Court
The chief judicial administrator loses his job.
21 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


New chancellors appointed to Islamic University and National University
The appointments come after changes to laws governing the two state universities.
20 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


MDP MPs shoot down ‘super committee’ proposed by speaker
The committee was to evaluate nominees by the president that require parliamentary approval.
20 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Raft of legislation submitted to reverse draconian laws
Other proposed changes would require officials of independent bodies to disclose finances.
18 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Ex-central bank governor blamed for inaction over corruption scandal
The anti-money laundering watchdog’s former top official testified to a parliamentary committee.
12 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


‘Terrorist group’ behind Rilwan’s abduction
Rilwan’s family said the state was failing to deliver justice.
08 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Health insurance company funded jogging track
Aasandha also gave US$12,300 to the former first lady’s charity.
07 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives backs India’s ‘right to amend laws as required’
India revoked the special status of Muslim-majority Kashmir.
07 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


MPs pull double shift ahead of Eid holidays
Speaker Nasheed decided to hold sittings at night.
06 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Authorities shift blame on Adeeb’s escape
Prosecutor General Bisham blamed the Supreme Court.
06 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Home minister scoffs at claims by former anti-corruption chief
Luthfee accused Imran of threatening to frame him.
05 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM

