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In a landmark decision that strengthens local self-governance in the south, President Mohamed Muizzu has amended Presidential Decree No. 2/2025 (Establishing Inhabited Islands in the Maldives) to recognise Addu Hulhudhoo and Addu Meedhoo as separate inhabited islands. The change follows a public...
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef departed for Doha on Monday evening to attend the Second World Summit for Social Development, hosted by the State of Qatar from November 4 to 6. The summit, held at the Qatar National Convention Centre, brings together heads of state, government officials,...
President Mohamed Muizzu on Monday said that freedom can easily be lost in the modern age if people become ignorant and fail to think in the interest of the nation. He made the remarks while addressing the official ceremony held to mark Victory Day, commemorating the Maldivesâ victory over the 3...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has authorised the establishment and operationalisation of the Maldives National Defence Forceâs (MNDF) first Air Corps station, marking a historic step in the nationâs defence modernisation efforts. The presidential decree directs the MNDF Air Corps to activate the...
Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef has emphasised that collaborative engagement is vital to achieving the nationâs developmental goals effectively. The Vice President made the remarks during his address as Guest of Honour at the âMahaasanadhuâ Award Ceremony, held this evening at the Raa...
The generational smoking ban for post-2007 generation has come into effect. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzuratifiedamendments to the Tobacco Control Act, which include a smoking ban for the post-2007 generation set to kick in in November, back in May. The new legislature prohibits both the...
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) held a rally in MalĂŠ on Friday evening to protest against what it described as government corruption and negligence in allocating land and flats in the MalĂŠ area. The rally, held at the Carnival area under the slogan âWhere is my flat, where is my land,â was...
The government has publicized the regulation governing gulper shark fishing, allowing permits for a maximum of 40 vessels. The decision overturns the shark fishing ban that had been established under former President Mohamed Nasheedâs administration. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced on...
Four prominent media organizations have publicly raised concerns over the MVR 28 million state-funded media grant, alleging that the allocation process lacked transparency and fairness, and may have involved conflicts of interest. The criticism follows the Ministry of Youth Empowerment,...
The Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy has announced plans to recruit a contractor to conduct a study on alternatives to single-use plastics, as part of its ongoing efforts to phase out disposable plastic products nationwide. According to the ministryâs announcement on Tuesday,...
In September, 41 cases of child abuse were self-reported by children themselves, according to data released by the Ministry of Social and Family Development. The ministry recorded a total of 241 child-related cases during the month. Of the 1,770 calls received by the ministryâs reporting...
A bill to amend the Evidence Act, introducing new conditions under which journalists may be compelled to disclose their sources, has been tabled in Parliament and scheduled for debate on Wednesday. Under the proposed changes, the High Court would be empowered to issue an order for source...