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
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
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
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
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
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
MDP elects parliamentary candidates in nationwide primaries
Five MPs were defeated by challengers.
19 Jan 2019, 09:00
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
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
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
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
Helmets made mandatory on Sinamalé bridge
The transport ministry also announced plans to introduce taxi meters.
13 Jan 2019, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
Customs seized 32kg of drugs in 2018
Drug seizures increased 232 percent from the previous year.
08 Jan 2019, 09:00
Police investigating hate speech and death threats
A public chat channel has been branding individuals as apostates.
08 Jan 2019, 09:00
Ex-vice president Adeeb hospitalised
He was brought to Malé from the Maafushi prison for emergency medical care.
06 Jan 2019, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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