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Some residents moving into the newly completed HulhumalĂŠ Phase 2 housing towers built by Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation have begun expressing concerns about cracks appearing across several units, according to a report by local daily Mihaaru. FDC has confirmed that the issues are minor, non structural,...
The Maldives held its first-ever national tax forum on Saturday, spotlighting the importance of a robust tax system and the challenges faced in implementing tax laws. Organized jointly by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Maldives (CA Maldives) and the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority...
Civil Service Commission (CSC) President Mohamed Mujuthaz has called for action against civil servants who spend excessive time in cafĂŠs during working hours, describing it as a growing concern for public service quality. Mujuthaz made the remarks in response to a question from Deputy Speaker...
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has cautioned that salary hikes in all sectors at once would strain the financing market, urging the government to implement increases in a phased and structured manner. Speaking before the Parliamentâs Budget Review Committee on Saturday, MMA Governor Ahmed...
The Maldives National Association of Construction Industry (MNACI) today announced the official opening of submissions for the highly anticipated MNACI Builder Awards 2025. As the leading association advocating for the construction sector in the Maldives, MNACI is inviting all eligible companies...
The government has submitted a proposal to abolish Atoll Councils ahead of next yearâs local council elections, alongside amendments to reduce the number of elected councillors and restructure local governance. The proposed changes span the Constitution, the Local Council Election Act, and the...
Leaked emails suggest that former Maldivian President Mohamed Waheed met with Jeffrey Epstein, the American financier who was later charged with sex trafficking and accused of abusing and recording minors while engaging influential figures in his network. Maldives first appeared in the email leaks...
President Mohamed Muizzu said on Friday that the Maldives will strengthen relations with all countries except Israel. Speaking at a PNC rally held at Artificial Beach to mark two years of the current administration, President Muizzu said he had pledged upon taking office to draw âa thick red lineâ...
Sixty-six expatriate workers were arrested in a joint operation carried out by police and Maldives Immigration on Wednesday. Police said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to identify and deport immigrants without valid visas. According to Maldives Immigration, a total of 347 foreigners...
More than 9,000 foreign workers have been deported over the past two years, and any worker who fails to complete biometric registration will not be allowed to remain in the Maldives from Sunday, President Mohamed Muizzu said on Friday. The Home Ministry earlier noted that some workers brought into...
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, on Friday night, has announced that during next Ramadan, all electricity bills charged at the domestic rate will be capped at MVR 400, with any amount above that to be discounted. He made the announcement during the mass rally held by ruling PNC on Friday night. In...
The Bank of Maldives (BML) on Thursday signed a land acquisition agreement with the Ministry of Housing to develop 3,000 housing units under the governmentâs new national housing initiative. The Cabinet last month approved the launch of the Inclusive National Affordable Housing Scheme. Following...