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Whistleblower portal launched for ‘zero tolerance’ anti-corruption campaign

Complaints and documents can be submitted anonymously through the portal.

12 Feb 2019, 09:00

Politics

Ex-president’s aide remanded for 10 days

The former chief of staff at the presidential residence was arrested on his return to the Maldives.

10 Feb 2019, 09:00

Politics

Coalition parties stand alone for parliamentary polls

Pro-government candidates will be competing against each other as well as opposition candidates.

03 Feb 2019, 09:00

Politics

Ex-president Yameen retains PPM leadership

The PPM congress in September where Yameen was elected president was legitimate, the Supreme Court ruled.

31 Jan 2019, 09:00

Politics

Voters list published for parliamentary polls

Some 264,589 people are eligible to vote.

31 Jan 2019, 09:00

Politics

Supreme Court overrules Adeeb house arrest order

The High Court ordered Adeeb’s temporary transfer pending a judgment on an appeal.

29 Jan 2019, 09:00

Politics

Maldives falls in Corruption Perception Index

The Maldives is ranked 124 out of 180 countries.

29 Jan 2019, 09:00

Politics

Uncertainty looms over ex-president Yameen’s new party

The new party is trying to complete registration in time to field candidates for the parliamentary elections.

28 Jan 2019, 09:00

Politics

MDP proposes sweeping changes for judicial reform

The MDP proposes a dramatic reduction in the powers of the Supreme Court.

27 Jan 2019, 09:00

Politics

President downplays rifts in coalition

President Solih expressed confidence that the JP would remain in the coalition.

27 Jan 2019, 09:00

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, 09:00

Politics

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, 09:00

Politics

MDP council asked to resolve Faresmaathoda primary dispute

Ballot boxes for the Thinadhoo South constituency were also recounted after complaints.

22 Jan 2019, 09:00

Politics

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, 09:00

Politics

Ex-vice president’s supporters protest return to prison

Adeeb was taken back to prison after he was discharged from hospital.

20 Jan 2019, 09:00

Politics

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, 09:00

Politics

MDP elects parliamentary candidates in nationwide primaries

Five MPs were defeated by challengers.

19 Jan 2019, 09:00

Politics

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, 09:00

Politics

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, 09:00

Politics

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, 09:00

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