Politics
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
Broadcom threatens Raajje TV with punitive action over protest song
The regulator decided to apply news reporting standards for its inquiry.
13 Feb 2025, 14:00
Government relents on disclosing number of political appointees
But details of 228 political staff dismissed last year were withheld.
12 Feb 2025, 10:30
“Little to no progress”: Maldives slides on corruption index
Maldives ranked among the two-thirds of countries with the worst perception score.
11 Feb 2025, 17:30
Ruling party denies imminent removal of Supreme Court justices
Deputy Speaker Nazim dismissed "baseless" opposition allegations.
10 Feb 2025, 11:30
Ministry merger sparks fears of environmental oversight collapse
Advocates warn the move could compromise environmental protection.
06 Feb 2025, 20:30
Housing list controversy deepens as Malé mayor rejects reevaluation
The veracity of the new list was "questionable," Azim said.
06 Feb 2025, 18:00
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