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Maldivian music band 2ofus has become the first band from the Maldives to hold an official concert abroad, performing live at the PJ Live Arts Theatre in Kuala Lumpur on Friday night. The concert, titled Dream Beyond Borders, 2ofus LIVE in Kuala Lumpur, was broadcast on SSTV, reaching viewers in...
President Mohamed Muizzu has reinstated Deputy Commissioner of Customs Mahmood Riyaz, who was dismissed on 29 October in connection with an alleged cigarette smuggling case. Presidential Spokesperson Heena Waleed confirmed on X that the Parliamentary Security Services Committee had completed its...
Maldives Immigration has detained five illegal migrants in an operation carried out on Thursday night. Immigration, via a post on X on Friday, said Thursday night’s operation was targeted towards migrants without a valid visa and migrants engaged in illegal business activities. The authority...
First Lady Sajidha Mohamed has stated that while raising awareness of good dietary habits is important, it is equally essential for food outlets and vendors to provide healthy options that support these positive lifestyle choices. She made these remarks while speaking at the ceremony held today in...
The Ministry of Finance has announced that 206 development projects awarded to 53 private Maldivian contractors on Thursday are worth a total of MVR 2.7 billion. The agreements were signed at a ceremony held at Barceló Nasandhura in Malé. The projects will be implemented on a contractor-finance...
Fenaka Corporation, which is currently knee deep in debt due to years of corruption and mismanagement, is seeking to buy a large number of generator spare parts. Each Fenaka audit uncovers a new corruption, and this has been the case in both former president Abulla Yameen Abdul Gayyoom’s...
Addu City Council has opened bid invitations seeking party to reconstruct Mathikilhi, a protected area in Addu City’s Meedhoo, which burned to ash in a suspected arson. The fire at Mathikilhi was reported Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) at 10:37pm on October 5th. Addu City Council suspects...
Maldives Immigration has detained five illegal migrants in an operation carried out on Thursday night. Immigration, via a post on X on Friday, said Thursday night’s operation was targeted towards migrants without a valid visa and migrants engaged in illegal business activities. The authority...
The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has successfully intercepted a foreign vessel operating illegally in Maldivian waters, thanks to surveillance conducted by a drone from the newly established MNDF Air Corps. The operation, carried out by the MNDF Coast Guard Special Boat Squadron...
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) marked a strong presence at the opening of VARA Expo 2025, welcoming Hon. First Lady Saajidha Mohamed to its exhibition stall on the first day of the event. The company’s representatives engaged with numerous potential candidates, highlighting...
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Police have reported that 47 vehicles were towed and 18 drivers fined over the past two days in Hulhumalé as part of an operation to address illegal parking and unsafe driving. According to data released on Friday, the towing operations were carried out between Thursday and Friday. Police said the...