Society


Maldives crypto dream becomes nightmare as GMCE pyramid scheme collapses
The crash leaves thousands of investors facing millions in losses.
6 hours ago


Commission rules out foul play in Yumn Rasheed fall
But the findings exposed police negligence and political interference.
18 Jun, 9:13 AM


Maldives medicine shortage persists despite government intervention
Only 40 percent of patients get full prescriptions.
11 Jun, 1:28 PM


Minicoy islanders battle to preserve ancestral Maldivian language
The local Dhivehi dialect was removed from the school curriculum.
09 Jun, 1:30 PM


Mashi Maali parade skewers government failures and u-turns with street satire
The annual Eid event took aim at everything from medicine shortages to fake princes.
07 Jun, 10:33 PM


Heritage meets high-tech: inside the Maldives Expo
Highlights from the week-long exhibition featuring traditional crafts with a modern makeover.
31 May, 3:39 PM


Police formally seek fall victim's statement as family denies obstruction
But Yumn is not medically fit to speak, says her family.
27 May, 5:18 PM


Secret phone calls and economic pressures undermine Maldives media
President Muizzu isn’t above ringing journalists directly.
08 May, 5:29 PM


Fall victim “awake and stable” as home minister urges space for investigation
"We should be responsible and not muddy the waters," Ihusan said.
05 May, 11:00 PM


Alleged cover-up around woman's ninth storey fall sparks protests, sacking of govt comms staff
A tangled timeline of partying and unanswered questions.
24 Apr, 11:00 PM


From hysteria to hindsight: the Maldives lockdown legacy after five years
Experts debate whether benefits outweighed harms.
17 Apr, 7:01 PM


Four months after vape ban, businesses pivot as black market thrives
Former vape outlets scramble as customers find alternatives.
16 Apr, 5:57 PM