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Former President Mohamed Nasheed has urged all political parties to unite for talks regarding the Media Bill, which he characterized as a significant national issue. “The resolution to this problem rests in a gathering of all political factions,” Nasheed stated today, emphasizing that freedom of...
A Maldivian fugitive was arrested in Malaysia by their authorities in connection to a criminal investigation. The fugitive is named Abdul Bathin Mohamed Musthafa, who sought refuge in Malaysia to hide from his crimes that were committed in Maldives, which included domestic violence, rape,...
Mohamed Umar Maniku (MU Maniku), an important figure in the development and expansion of the Maldives tourism sector, has passed away in Singapore. He died on Saturday while in critical condition at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, where he had been undergoing medical care for approximately a...
The continuous efforts of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's administration to obstruct independent journalism in the Maldives have recently attracted significant global scrutiny. A major worry is the government's coordinated attempt to stifle demonstrations led by journalists against the disputed...
The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has affirmed consistent advancement on the Boduthakurufaanu Magu north-side road construction project, according to Managing Director, DCP (Retd.) Ahmed Saudhee, overseeing work at the Segment 1 location yesterday. MTCC reports that concurrent...
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has revealed that the Government will initiate a National Engineers’ Award in 2026 to recognize the crucial contributions of engineers to the country’s growth. The declaration was made as the Maldives celebrated its inaugural National Engineers’ Day on 30 August. In...
The Maldives, despite being known for its pristine beaches and oceans, is marred by the issue of littering — particularly in its capital city of Male’. While Maldives is globally known for its natural land and marine beauty, littering has posed a serious threat to its environment, economy and...
Authorities have recognized the body discovered at Hulhumale' Water Theme Park on Monday as a Nepalese man who had previously been reported missing. Authorities have also verified that the inquiry has revealed no indications of suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. Police stated that...
The Media Regulation Bill, put forward by Thulhaadhoo MP Abdul Hannan, has been approved by the Parliament and sent to the Independent Institutions Committee for additional examination today. The legislation was approved in a special session conducted today, with 62 members in attendance. A total...
The Maldives Media Council (MMC) has urged the president not to approve the controversial media control bill, even if the parliament signs off on it, as the bill being set in motion means that the voice of the public gets silenced. A legislation intended to oversee the media was presented in...
Kulhudhuffushi City Mayor Mohamed Athif urged President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu to reconsider and modify the 16th amendment to the Decentralization Act, cautioning that the alterations pose risks to local councils. Mayor Athif highlighted that Kulhudhuffushi, the most populated island in the northern...
The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has prohibited the import, sale, and consumption of the US-made drink Dr Pepper after tests indicated high levels of benzoic acid, a compound that can be detrimental to health if ingested in large quantities. The choice comes after a notification from...