Politics
President forms committee to address rising religious tension
Protesters have calling for the arrest of a former lawmaker accused of insulting Islam.
23 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Criminal court initiates contempt probe against presidential commission chair
Husnu Suood alleged gangs nominate judges and “fix” trials by intimidating secret witnesses.
22 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
MDP council asked to resolve Faresmaathoda primary dispute
Ballot boxes for the Thinadhoo South constituency were also recounted after complaints.
22 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
College vandalised after protest against chairman accused of insulting Islam
The vandalism came amid growing calls to punish those who mock or insult Islam on social media.
22 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Ex-vice president’s supporters protest return to prison
Adeeb was taken back to prison after he was discharged from hospital.
20 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Future of Maldives ruling coalition thrown into doubt
JP leader Gasim Ibrahim announced he was open to talks with other parties to challenge the MDP.
20 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
MDP elects parliamentary candidates in nationwide primaries
Five MPs were defeated by challengers.
19 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Coalition lawmaker asked to withdraw bill to bar Nasheed’s candidacy
JP MP Abdul Latheef Mohamed proposed amending the criteria for parliamentary candidates.
15 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Joint cooperation committee proposed during President Solih’s UAE visit
The UAE started granting 30-day on-arrival visas for Maldivians on January 1.
15 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Transparency Maldives makes recommendations for asset disclosure
The anti-corruption NGO made recommendations as “prerequisites to establishing a robust asset declaration regime.”
15 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Top court hears former ruling party’s leadership dispute
The PPM’s former leaders denied forming a new political party to escape debt.
15 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
President and cabinet’s asset disclosure ‘incomplete’
Financial statements of the president, vice president and ministers were made public for the first time.
13 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Helmets made mandatory on Sinamalé bridge
The transport ministry also announced plans to introduce taxi meters.
13 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Judicial watchdog investigates alleged gang connection
A committee is looking into allegations of gangs nominating judges, providing private security, and “fixing” trials.
13 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Taxi drivers at odds with public on bridge fare
A public forum was held after the transport ministry’s aborted decision to enforce a MVR40 (US$2.5) rate.
09 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Customs seized 32kg of drugs in 2018
Drug seizures increased 232 percent from the previous year.
08 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Police investigating hate speech and death threats
A public chat channel has been branding individuals as apostates.
08 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Ex-vice president Adeeb hospitalised
He was brought to Malé from the Maafushi prison for emergency medical care.
06 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Overdue asset disclosure within a week, president’s office assures
The personal finances of the president, vice president and ministers is to be made public for the first time.
03 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Eleven pledges in 30-day action plan unfulfilled
56 out of 67 pledges have been fulfilled from targets set for the first 30 working days.
03 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
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