State Trading Organisation (STO)


After allowance cuts, STO promises higher ‘incentive-based’ pay
The state-owned wholesaler announced a review of its pay structure in the wake of the media reporting that staff allowances and working hours will be reduced on October 21 as a cost-cutting measure.
16 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM


State wholesaler appeals to recover US$1.2m from PPM MPs’ company
The State Trading Organisation has appealed a civil court ruling in favour of a company owned by ruling party MP Riyaz Rasheed to recover MVR19.3 million (US$1.2 million) released as a credit facility.
10 Oct 2016, 9:00 AM


STO reassures shareholders after merger with debt-ridden fisheries company
The State Trading Organisation, the largest state-owned enterprise and the country’s primary wholesaler, has assured its shareholders that a merger with the debt-ridden state fisheries company will not result in losses.
04 Oct 2016, 9:00 AM


Police seize 2kg of drugs from state-owned cargo boat
Police officers raided STO’s MV Bonthi boat with a search warrant while it was anchored near the uninhabited island of Vakkaru in Baa atoll yesterday.
08 Dec 2015, 9:00 AM
STO head assures oil imports problem will be resolved
03 Nov 2013, 6:17 PM
State Trading Organisation stops rationing of oil supplies
19 Aug 2013, 4:18 PM
Diesel fuel rationed after STO shipment delayed
13 Aug 2013, 7:10 PM
Addu International Airport Company outsources dredging and reclamation of Gan International Airport
23 Apr 2013, 7:41 PM
STO puts resort development plans on hold
20 Aug 2012, 12:26 PM
Withdrawing US$1.2 million case against Meridian Services “a mistake”, says STO
26 Apr 2012, 4:16 PM