Bank withdrawal amount limited to MVR 200,000

Male’, Maldives – The Maldives Monetary Authority has informed Maldivian banks to limit cash withdrawals to MVR 200,000. MMA has said that this step was taken to encourage digital and electronic… Continued

Ziyath gets handed an 11 year sentence

Male’, Maldives – After Former Managing Director of Maldives Media and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) Abdullah Ziyath, who entered a plea bargain with the state in which he agreed to plead… Continued

Juvenile Court Judge Bari dismissed

Male’ , Maldives – The Maldivian Parliament, earlier today, approved the dismissal of Juvenile Court Judge Abdul Bari Yoosuf and after 67 MP's voted for his dismissal. Judicial Service Commission… Continued

Parliament passes 2021 budget

Male’ , Maldives – The Parliament has passed the 2021 budget submitted by the Ministry of Finance. The budget was passed with 68 Parliamentary votes, with only one member not… Continued
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3rd Parliamentary term extended

Male’ , Maldives – The Parliament has decided to extend their third term to conclude important on going work. The Maldivian Parliamentary Law states that the first term of Parliament… Continued

President meets World Bank officials

Male’, Maldives – President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has met with the World Bank’s Country Director to the Maldives, Mr Faris Hadad-Zervos, and Country Manager, Ms Chiyo Kanda, this morning at… Continued