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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu

Column: by Saif Fathih

Public plots for garbage collection: Malé's land giveaway exposed

President Muizzu handed out Malé's land almost for free.

23 Nov, 1:24 PM

Politics

Stability and darkness: Muizzu touts achievements as critics savage two-year record

Extracts from the president's anniversary speech.

17 Nov, 5:32 PM

Politics

Political divide threatens Maldives' 20-year development blueprint

Consultant concedes MDP boycott will leave US$ 1.1 million plan incomplete.

02 Oct, 3:58 PM

Politics

The Shujau files: how inauguration funds became luxury apartments

The Financial Intelligence Unit documented suspected misappropriation.

05 Aug, 9:35 PM

Explainer

Why is the Maldives debating ranked choice voting?

A public referendum is to be called on electoral reforms.

05 Aug, 7:00 PM

Explainer

From "India Out" to economic dependency: Muizzu's capitulation to Modi

Financial desperation forced begging the "bully" for bailouts.

30 Jul, 5:21 PM

Column: by Saif Fathih

"Merit" takes a backseat: the Supreme Court's political makeover

So much for a Supreme Court of "competence and integrity."

15 Jun, 2:31 PM

Society

Maldives medicine shortage persists despite government intervention

Only 40 percent of patients get full prescriptions.

11 Jun, 1:28 PM

Timeline Series

UK Chagos handover sinks Maldives hopes of reclaiming southern waters

Campaign promise to reverse tribunal judgment became legally impossible.

02 Jun, 7:29 PM

Politics

Maldives judicial purge continues despite global outcry

Ethics probes target judges who opposed Supreme Court dismissals.

25 May, 4:25 PM

Economy

Maldives ditches subsidy reforms, bets on SOE efficiency for budget savings

Economists are skeptical of the new cost-cutting strategy.

20 May, 11:07 PM

Politics

Muizzu fields questions during epic 15-hour press conference, after 500 days of silence

Key takeaways from the Press Freedom Day marathon

04 May, 6:34 PM

Politics

Presidential commission appointed to probe woman's fall as protests continue in Malé

An independent inquiry was among the protesters' demands.

27 Apr, 3:50 PM

Politics

Under pressure: Maldives rushes Israel passport ban after 300-day delay

The enforcement came days before a protest march.

23 Apr, 7:19 PM

Morning Brief

MDP chairman opposes ranked choice voting electoral reforms

A digest of yesterday's top story.

21 Apr, 8:59 AM

Morning Brief

Maldives bans Israel passport until "inhumane actions" end in Gaza

A digest of yesterday's top story.

16 Apr, 8:55 AM

Morning Brief

Maldives approves landmark tobacco ban for post-2007 generation

A digest of yesterday's top story.

14 Apr, 9:00 AM

Politics

President Muizzu outlines reforms and policies in debut podcast

Translated extracts of President Muizzu's new podcast.

31 Mar, 5:57 PM

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