Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF)


Maldives military, police to uphold vote
The ruling party wants voting complaints investigated.
27 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Maldives military and police must back will of the people, says Nasheed
The former president also said he was talking to the military’s top brass.
21 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Ferry safety checks ahead of Eid travel rush
Thousands are expected to use ferries in their Eid getaways.
14 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM


Opposition MPs want Maldives defence minister questioned over Facebook post
The minister said he used Facebook to get news of a threat out fast.
06 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM


Water villas burn down in luxury resort fire
Water villas at the resort can cost as much as US$1,500 a night.
25 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM


Malé gas explosion injures three
Two Sri Lankans and a Maldivian were injured in the blast.
09 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM


Maldives gives India deadline to take back gifted choppers
The government has given India until the end of June to remove the helicopter from the Maldives.
05 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM


More than 100 kilos of drugs washed ashore
Police recovered 115 kilos of drugs that had washed ashore in three inhabited islands and two uninhabited islands.
03 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM


Military to get 300 flats from housing project
A fast-tracked process through the Housing Ministry will ensure the flats are handed over swiftly, the defence minister said.
21 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM


More than 50 security officers in detention, says Nasheed
There have been several media reports about security force personnel in custody although the police have only confirmed that two of its officers have been detained.
27 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM


Security boost at Gayoom residence is procedural, says MNDF
Security measures were stepped up, with the military recording the names of everyone coming in and out of the house.
10 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM


Government wants to bar soldiers from voting
Citing the need to safeguard the army from political influences, Defence Minister Adam Shareef Umar announced plans to amend the Armed Forces Act this year, prompting opposition lawmakers to denounce the move as unconstitutional.
01 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM


Maldives army releases trailer of first feature film
The Maldives National Defence Force has released a trailer of the military’s first feature film, Handharu, based on the failed coup attempt on November 3, 1988 by a group of Maldivians and Tamil mercenaries.
01 May 2016, 9:00 AM


President urges soldiers to stay clear of politics
27 May 2015, 5:30 PM
MACL denies imminent strike action by air traffic controllers, as staff allege pay and safety concerns
02 Oct 2013, 7:08 PM
Six hundred flats awarded to police and military
03 Sep 2013, 7:14 PM
Q&A: Elections Commission Chairperson Fuwad Thowfeek
24 Aug 2013, 8:52 PM
Maldives Police Service launch election operation
18 Aug 2013, 4:58 PM
MDP questions legitimacy of leaked security force reform proposals
23 Jul 2013, 6:25 PM
US government pledges US$9.7 million for Maldives climate change adaptation, election preparations
08 Jul 2013, 4:22 PM