Politics
State-owned company funded PPM office
Nearly MVR2 million was diverted to fund the construction of the former ruling party office.
21 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
MDP accused of offering flats to voters
The party has denied the allegations after reports of phone calls from campaign offices.
21 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Army officers suspended over corruption scandal
A major and sergeant were suspected of involvement in the country’s biggest corruption scandal.
21 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Allegations against MDP candidate dismissed as smear campaign
Hisaan Hussain was accused of mistreating five people who lived in her house.
20 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
State utility defends staff dismissals
Fenaka Corporation hired 170 employees before September’s election.
20 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
In minority, MDP MPs decry efforts to hamper government
Parliament’s rules were revised to allow MPs to propose legislation with monetary implications.
19 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Supporters rally behind disowned MDP candidate
The MDP’s candidate for Thinadhoo North was accused of domestic violence.
19 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Final voter registry published
Three candidates have been allowed to withdraw their names.
19 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
MDP and Adhaalath team up in six constituencies
The MDP candidate for the Mahibadhoo constituency dropped out.
18 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Indian external affairs minister arrives in Maldives
Sushma Swaraj arrived for a two-day official visit.
17 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Anti-India protest blocked
The city council revoked a permit to use the artificial beach.
17 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
President warns of coup without MDP majority
President Solih has been campaigning for MDP candidates ahead of the April 6 polls.
17 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Habeeb reappointed to Elections Commission
Habeeb was appointed to the five-member commission for a second term.
14 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
President pitches MDP’s ‘Agenda 19’ as plan to deliver pledges
Solih assured coalition partners they would not “face any misfortune.”
14 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Nasheed directs ire at ex-MDP MP
The lawmaker is contesting as an independent after losing the MDP primary.
14 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Rules changed on dismissing ministers
The change conflicts with a Supreme Court ruling that subjected impeachment votes to judicial review.
14 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Nasheed denies backing alcohol sale at guesthouses
The former president was denounced for saying “alcohol sells.”
14 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Transport minister at odds with party leader
She publicly opposed her husband’s decision to endorse opposition candidates.
14 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Ex-president Yameen transferred to house arrest
The opposition leader was hospitalised three times since his detention.
14 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Gayoom reaffirms support for President Solih
The former president’s Maldives Reform Movement is part of the four-party ruling coalition.
13 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
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