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The media bill was approved by the Parliament’s Independent Institutions Committee on Monday after various amendments, despite journalists protesting in the committee room, reiterating their call for the repeal of the contentious legislation aimed at replacing the current self-regulatory framework...
The President’s Office has terminated the Media Fenda as of today, citing ongoing disregard for set regulations. The announcement was made in Press Statement No. 2025-001. Inaugurated on 29 May 2025, the Media Fenda was established to enhance interaction between media and Government bodies by...
Deputy Speaker and Dhiggaru MP Ahmed Nazim stated on Sunday evening that freedom of expression should be practiced with responsibility, and social media needs regulation. Following the SanguTV report, Nazim discussed the media bill that is presently in the committee phase. He also mentioned his...
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has praised the United Nations General Assembly for its approval of the New York Declaration regarding the Peaceful Resolution of the Palestine Issue and the Execution of the Two-State Solution. In a message posted on his official X account, President Muizzu stated...
The Maldivian Defense Ministry has referenced confidentiality agreements and national security issues in its decision not to reveal if military pacts signed with India by the former Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) administration have been renewed. This choice is made despite the previous...
The People’s Majlis Independent Institutions Committee convened in a closed meeting on Wednesday to discuss the contentious bill targeting independent media, despite increasing public dissent and evident breaches of parliamentary standards. The 32nd meeting of the committee, set for 10am on...
Mohamed Faisal, the former Deputy Ambassador of the Maldives to the UAE, has claimed that the Media Control Bill, which is currently under consideration by the People’s Majlis, is a deliberate effort by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's government to stifle journalism and limit political discourse on...
Hussain Fahmy, recently ousted from his role as Managing Director of State Electric Company Limited (STELCO), has been given a high-ranking position in the President’s Office. Fahmy had been with STELCO for over 27 years and became Managing Director in November 2023. His termination was affirmed...
The Transport Ministry has instructed the Male’ City Council to cancel all parking spaces that were once assigned for rent on the streets of Male’ city. This choice intends to make these areas available for public access. Male’ City Mayor Adam Azim told Sun that the government has opted to convert...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that, from 1 January 2026 onwards, councils across all cities and islands will be charged domestic electricity rates for power used to light roads and public areas. The decision applies to electricity supplied by Fenaka Corporation and the State Electric...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has appointed three members to the Civil Service Commission, in accordance with Article 180(b) of the Constitution of the Republic of Maldives and Section 13 of the Civil Service Act (Act No. 5/2007). At a ceremony held at the President's Office this morning, Dr Hussain...
The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has stated it will not take part in the government's new 20-year national development plan due to worries about how it will be executed. The Finance Ministry granted Nexia Maldives, a private consultancy, a contract worth MVR 17.9 million to create...