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In his vision of creating a safer Maldives, President Muizzu put forth the Prevention of Gang Crimes and Other Dangerous Crimes Act. This law promises to dismantle organized crime, restore public safety and protect youth from crime. Ratified on May 25 and put into effect today, the law grants...
A remarkable parliamentary session has been arranged for Wednesday to discuss a controversial Media Bill introduced by Independent MP Abdul Hannan Abubakr from the Thulhaadhoo constituency. Opponents claim the legislation gives the government considerable authority over media...
Well-known Maldivian entrepreneur and Tree Top Hospital shareholder, 'Kerafa' Abdul Ghani, died yesterday. Ghani passed away in Bangkok, Thailand, where he was receiving medical care after a long illness. Ghani, the uncle of ex-President Mohamed Nasheed, was also one of the founders of a highly...
Fathimath Shifanaaz, a young working mother of three expecting her fourth child is facing hardships as her husband Mohamed Ashfam, Hoarafushi Airport Manager — was abruptly transferred to a different island with no prior notice. In an emotional Facebook post, Shifanaaz expressed her frustration at...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has declared that the Government will accelerate the development of Hanimaadhoo International Airport to guarantee it is fully functional by November. He expressed his thoughts while conversing with residents of Hanimaadhoo during his current visit to the populated...
Bank of Maldives (BML) has officially launched self-service ATM banking facilities in H.Dh. Finey today, celebrating yet another achievement in its nationwide program “Mulhi Raajje ah BML ATM”. The event was attended by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, Cabinet Ministers, BML Chairperson Ahmed Ali...
Ahmed Adeeb Abdul Gafoor, the former Vice President and Tourism Minister, has condemned the emphasis on symbolic acts in Maldivian politics, stating that genuine national advancement should be assessed through concrete outcomes instead of ceremonies and speeches. In a message posted on X, Adeeb...
Attorney General Ahmed Usham has highlighted that the Maldivian government is dedicated to advancing the rights of individuals with disabilities through all national strategies. He expressed these comments while speaking at the review of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities...
Islamic minister Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed has revealed intentions to broaden the assistance offered via the Zakat Fund, with suggestions to encompass healthcare, education, and housing. During the inaugural ceremony of the International Zakat Conference, Minister Shaheem announced that a...
The primary opposition party, Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), has submitted a lawsuit to court aiming to annul the changes made to the Decentralization Act, which governs the decentralized administration of the Maldives' administrative divisions. In the lawsuit submitted on Thursday, MDP claimed...
The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has revealed intentions to introduce three dredgers to speed up land reclamation initiatives in the Malé region. HDC reports that land reclamation is ongoing in Hulhumalé Phase 3, Gulhifalhu, Giravarufalhu, and Uthuru Thilafalhu to tackle the housing...
Reporters have sought a meeting with President Mohamed Muizzu to voice their worries about a bill presented in Parliament that suggests hefty penalties for media organizations and journalists, along with the revocation of their registration. Members of the Maldives Journalists Association (MJA),...