Politics

MP Azim expresses concern over expat involvement in terrorism in Maldives

June 30, 2021, 13:21

Malé, Maldives - MP of Henveyru Central Constituency and Leader of MDP Parliamentary Group Ali Azim on Wednesday, said that number of expatriates getting involved in terrorist crimes are increasing… Continued

MayTerrorAttack: Additional 3 suspects present among counterterrorism operations detainees

June 30, 2021, 12:52

Malé, Maldives –Local Media Outlet "Mihaaru" has informed that they have received information that additional three direct contacts of the terrorist attack against Speaker Nasheed are present among the extremists… Continued

Deputy Speaker requests for revision on Human Rights Committee decision on FGM

June 30, 2021, 11:48

Malé, Maldives - The Deputy Speaker of the Parliament Eva Abdullah on Wednesday, requested for revision of the Parliamentary Human Rights Commission's decision on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), to get… Continued

Parliament opens for opinion on Female Genital Mutilation

June 30, 2021, 11:19

Malé, Maldives - The Parliament on Tuesday, decided to get the opinion of the Islamic and other authorities following Dr. Iyaz's support for female genital mutilation (FGM) amid public calls… Continued

Free wifi spots for Malé city

June 30, 2021, 11:16

Malé, Maldives — Mayor of Male' City Council, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has informed on Tuesday that they have begun a project to install wifi network in the entire capital Male'… Continued

Covid-19 restrictions eased with declining cases

June 29, 2021, 17:25

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Tuesday afternoon, announced easements in the Covid-19 restrictions as the number of daily cases are slowly decreasing. The statement comes at Tuesday's… Continued

Ombudsperson’s Office cancels furniture bid amid controversy

June 29, 2021, 15:17

Malé, Maldives - The Ombudsperson's Office on Tuesday, cancelled their upcoming bid for IKEA furniture and other home accessories, following heaps of criticism. Office of Ombudsperson for Transitional Justice (OOTJ)… Continued

Drug smugglers should get death penalty: Umar Naseer

June 29, 2021, 12:46

Malé, Maldives –  Former Home Minister, Umar Naseer, yesterday, stated that drug smugglers should get the death penalty. Speaking at "SanguTv" Program last night, Umar stated that approximately 80% of drug… Continued

Foreign Service bill submitted to the parliament

June 28, 2021, 15:50

Malé, Maldives - The Foreign Service bill to establish a foreign Service in Maldives, separating the staff working in the foreign affairs sector from the Civil Service Commission was presented… Continued

PG will not request to change presiding judge in Ali Waheed’s case

June 28, 2021, 15:48

Malé, Maldives — Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem expressed his personal opinion that he does not wish to change Judge Hassan Saeedh who is currently in charge of former Tourism Minister and alleged… Continued