Politics


Family seeks representation on inquiry commission as fall victim undergoes spinal surgery
The commission's chair acknowledged lack of public trust.
30 Apr 2025, 16:08


"If she was left to die on a roof, they’ll do the same to me”
Protesters share why they've been out on the street for six nights.
29 Apr 2025, 18:57


Presidential commission appointed to probe woman's fall as protests continue in Malé
An independent inquiry was among the protesters' demands.
27 Apr 2025, 15:50


Police chief resigns as "nepo baby" protests enter fourth night
Commissioner's resignation was one of 10 demands of the youth-led protest.
26 Apr 2025, 22:55


Under pressure: Maldives rushes Israel passport ban after 300-day delay
The enforcement came days before a protest march.
23 Apr 2025, 19:19


Mail-order degrees: the Maldives fake PhD scandal
Senior officials flaunted unearned doctorates for prestige.
14 Apr 2025, 16:30


Threat to probe presidential retreat query creates "dangerous precedent"
The threat came in response to an RTI request.
13 Apr 2025, 15:10


"Act our size": Dr Shaheed on principled pragmatism for the Maldives in a multipolar world
A Q&A with the former foreign minister and UN special rapporteur.
01 Apr 2025, 17:02


President Muizzu outlines reforms and policies in debut podcast
Translated extracts of President Muizzu's new podcast.
31 Mar 2025, 17:57


Russian ambassador's clash with ex-Maldives presidents lays bare geopolitical tightrope
The Maldives faces a delicate balancing act between principles and pragmatism.
27 Mar 2025, 23:41


"I completely broke down": the cyber violence pushing women out of Maldivian politics
Female politicians face relentless online attacks without legal protection.
24 Mar 2025, 17:00


Point-counterpoint: war of words over social housing dispute
A compilation of allegations exchanged between the government and opposition.
18 Mar 2025, 16:30


"We're living and dying here": long-term Malé residents lose housing over paperwork
Hundreds were deemed ineligible for social housing.
06 Mar 2025, 22:00


Long-awaited housing list released with majority of recipients disqualified
53% of recipients chosen by the previous government were deemed ineligible.
27 Feb 2025, 21:51


Parliament shrinks Supreme Court ahead of ruling on party control of lawmakers
The judicial watchdog suspended three justices shortly after the vote.
26 Feb 2025, 15:30


Whistleblower Unit slaps Maldives Post with landmark first fine
The post office was fined MVR 900,000 for sacking a whistleblower.
25 Feb 2025, 17:00


High cost barrier and vote buying dominate Maldives elections
The market rate is MVR 5,000 per vote, a Westminster Foundation report found.
24 Feb 2025, 14:30


Electric dreams and driver nightmares: state-run taxi plan sparks backlash
The industry fears 10,000 workers could be affected.
19 Feb 2025, 18:11


Fenaka buckles under MVR 3.8 billion debt and arrears
The state utility owes billions to lenders and private contractors.
17 Feb 2025, 16:21


Corruption probe widens beyond US$23 million police housing scandal
A whistleblower alleged "widespread corruption" beyond the housing project.
16 Feb 2025, 16:00

