Politics

MPs barred entry as Maldives parliament shortens term

A dozen defectors from the ruling party were deemed to have lost their seats in July last year.

Maldives ruling party caught in lie over decriminalising bribery

Contrary to the PPM’s claims, a bill to reverse the proposed decriminalisation of bribery was submitted on Tuesday.

Maldives ruling party denies secretively seeking to decriminalise bribery

Government-sponsored amendments to the penal code removed bribery as a prosecutable offence.

Maldives president accused of failure to disclose finances

The president’s spokesman denied allegations that he has not disclosed personal finances for four years.

Details revealed of ‘total solution’ for Maldives housing crisis

The government plans to reclaim lagoons near Malé to provide a 1,000-square-foot home for all adult Maldivians.

MDP will seek retribution for February 7, Dr Shaheem warns

The joint opposition candidate will jail allies involved in the 2012 transfer of power, he contended.

New member appointed to Maldives judicial watchdog

The 10-member commission is tasked with investigating complaints against judges.

PPM processing voter registration for government workers

The opposition is seeking probes into the misuse of state resources.

Religion takes centre stage in Maldives election

Hardliners support the incumbent while the religious conservative party backs the opposition.

Maldives president takes aim at opponent

Yameen challenged the opposition candidate to answer to the alleged “betrayals” of the MDP government.

Ibu’s pledges: new cities and affordable domestic travel

Ibu opposes population consolidation in the “concrete jungle” of Malé.

Maldives resort ballot boxes exceed 2013 figure

More than 40 resorts will have polling stations.

Maldives election body to verify voter registration after complaints of fraud

More than 12,800 have registered to vote outside their home constituency.

President pledges ‘total solution’ to Maldives housing crisis

A second city will be developed for a population of 315,000, Yameen announced.

Electoral body accepts Ibu’s candidacy

The joint opposition presidential candidate is campaigning in Baa atoll.

Maldives top court overturns order to reinstate 12 MPs

ID card renewal service suspended over ‘voting rights’

The renewal service will resume after the September 23 election.

Umar Naseer denies links to money-owing company

The presidential hopeful has transferred his company shares to his wife and children.

Umar Naseer’s passport confiscated

The former home minister wants to run for president.

All Maldives prison staff to vote in jail or detention centres

All uniformed and civilian staff will have to vote in jails or detention centres.