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Police investigate vandalism of ex-President Yameen’s private residence

May 12, 2022, 15:40

Malé, Maldives - Police on Thursday began investigations after unknown individuals graffitied the walls of former President Yameen Abdul Gayoom's private residence and the opposition PPM headquarters. Earlier today the… Continued

MVR 7 million collected as Zakat al-Fitr this year

May 12, 2022, 15:15

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Islamic Affairs on Thursday stated that MVR 7,433,908 have been collected as Zakat al-Fitr this year. While Islamic Ministry collected cash payments online and through… Continued

Police search for suspected paedophile missing after Criminal Court release

May 11, 2022, 14:57

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service on Wednesday began a search for a suspect arrested for child sex abuse. Police are attempting to find Mohamed Bishar Ismail (41), G. Thaburuge,… Continued

AG’s comments on “deliberate mistakes” connected to negligence in drug case: CP Hameed

May 11, 2022, 14:37

Malé, Maldives - The Commissioner of Police Mohamed Hameed on Wednesday stated that Attorney General Ibrahim Riffath's comment that there are police officers who make deliberate mistakes is related to… Continued

Society is responsible for the safety and security of children: President Solih

May 10, 2022, 16:34

Malé, Maldives - In a statement on the occasion of Children's Day, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih called on society to make every effort to protect and preserve the dignity of… Continued

Maldives signs MOU with Qatar Airways to increase inbound air traffic

May 10, 2022, 16:29

UAE - Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC / Visit Maldives) and Qatar Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at increasing inbound air traffic to the… Continued

Maldivian students in Malaysia to sit this year’s SSC exams

May 10, 2022, 16:23

Malaysia - The Education Ministry held a ceremony on Tuesday to announce the inauguration of Secondary School Certificate exams in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Education Ministry informs that six Maldivian students… Continued

PGO appeals release of suspect arrested for sexual abuse of multiple children

May 10, 2022, 16:10

Malé, Maldives - Prosecutor General's Office has decided to appeal the release of a man arrested for the sexual abuse of six minors under his care. The 55-year-old Maldivian man… Continued

Prosecution will continue as new evidence is collected: PGO

May 10, 2022, 12:46

Malé, Maldives - The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) released a statement on Tuesday stating that the newly amended Prevention of Terrorism Act (No. 32/2015) allows for the prosecution of suspects… Continued

Coast Guard dispatched after shark attacks fisherman in Lh. Atoll

May 10, 2022, 12:24

Lh. Atoll, Maldives - Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) confirmed on Tuesday that a shark has attacked a fisherman in Lh. Atoll. The fisherman was attacked as he fell overboard… Continued