President Yameen


Ex-president Yameen accused of laundering stolen money
He was also questioned about giving false testimony to the Anti-Corruption Commission.
07 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM


Outgoing president refuses to attend inauguration ceremony
Yameen said he was respecting the wishes of thousands of supporters.
17 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Photos leaked of president’s ‘castle’ on island retreat
The public was unaware when the three-storey house was built.
11 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Parliament informed of president’s failure to declare assets
The audit office has allowed Yameen to submit overdue financial records, the outgoing president’s spokesman said.
31 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


Maldives opposition fears president will flee
The joint opposition asked police to hold President Yameen for corruption probes.
18 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM


President defends track record in farewell address
Yameen made no mention of his petition to annul the September 23 election.
17 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM


Tensions run high as Supreme Court hears election challenge
President Yameen asked the court to annul the September 23 election.
14 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM


US warns of ‘appropriate measures’ over election challenge
The Supreme Court was asked to annul the September 23 presidential election.
13 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM


US fires warning as Maldives president seeks election annulment
President Yameen asked the Supreme Court to order fresh polls.
11 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM


Maldives president contests election at Supreme Court
The “constitutional case” was based on numerous complaints submitted by supporters, lawyers said.
10 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM


Maldives ex-president urges incumbent to accept defeat
The president was advised not to plunge the nation into chaos and unrest.
02 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM


Maldives president denies US$1.5m campaign finance violation
The anti-money laundering watchdog informed police about the suspicious transaction.
02 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM


Watchdog denies withdrawing case against president
The Financial Intelligence Unit contradicted the president’s spokesman.
02 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM


Outgoing Maldives president replaces police chief
Hamdhoon Rasheed was promoted from the assistant commissioner of police.
01 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM


Maldives president implicated in corrupt island leases
New evidence was uncovered by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP).
18 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


President seeks defamation action against opposition and TV station
The MDP alleged the president’s involvement in illegal fuel sales to North Korea.
06 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Maldives president addresses longstanding corruption allegations
The former auditor general says Yameen dismissed concerns over his top lieutenant’s corruption.
23 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM


Rules relaxed for boat captains to renew licenses
The government has also waived fines and abolished fees for fishing vessels.
19 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM


EU denies Maldives president’s claim of fish export ban
European Union sanctions were prompted by his defence of Islamic principles, Yameen claimed.
16 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM