Politics
Maldives court reinstates four lawmakers
A total of 12 MPs were deemed to have lost their seats for defecting.
29 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Ibu to take office on Nov 17
Presidents have traditionally been sworn in on Republic Day.
29 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
China would respect will of Maldives people over debt, says Gayoom
China has financed Maldives projects with loans in excess of a billion dollars.
29 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives parliament resumes sittings
Opposition lawmakers ended their boycott of parliament.
28 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Court rules in favour of evicted Kulhudhuffushi residents
The magistrate court was ordered to review compensation claims for two houses torn down for an airport.
27 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Rilwan’s family fears Adeeb could flee before fresh investigation
Several opposition figures have called for Adeeb to be allowed to seek medical treatment overseas.
27 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Gasim Ibrahim endorsed as next speaker
PPM MP Abdul Raheem Abdulla has also thrown his name into the hat.
25 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
High Court overturns identity fraud conviction of MP Faris
Faris was jailed for using the flag and logo of the Progressive Party of Maldives.
25 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Majlis to resume with vote on presidential term
The opposition wants the president-elect to take the oath of office on November 11.
25 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Lawmakers seek repeal of anti-defamation and anti-defection laws
A bill to repeal the anti-defection law was proposed by PPM deputy leader Riyaz Rasheed.
25 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Majority backs parliament resolution to free Nasheed
Thirteen lawmakers from the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives signed the resolution.
24 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Cross-party support for bid to oust speaker
The 51 MPs who signed the no-confidence motion include 15 from the ruling coalition.
24 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Adhaalath Party leader seeks review of terror conviction
The president-elect’s spokeswoman has also urged the Supreme Court to release opposition leaders.
23 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Lawmaker suspended for criticising Supreme Court
JP MP Ali Hussain was disciplined over remarks made on VTV.
23 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
PPM stands by vote rigging claims
The ruling party is seeking a police probe of its allegations.
22 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Row escalates between Maldives ruling party and elections body
The PPM has been fined US$4,860 for accusing Elections Commissioners of bribery and vote rigging.
22 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
US and EU welcome dismissal of election challenge
“The Maldivian people can finally enjoy clarity over the outcome of the election,” the president-elect said.
22 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Former ally alleges president’s complicity in corruption scandals
Former MP Nazim broke his silence years after going into exile.
22 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Jumhooree Party leader Gasim’s bribery conviction quashed
The tycoon was sentenced to more than three years in prison in August last year.
22 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives top court rejects president’s petition for fresh polls
There were no grounds to annul the election, the Supreme Court’s full bench ruled unanimously.
21 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
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