Anti-Defection Bill Targets All Elected Officials to Curb Floor-Crossing
The Parliament has published details of the Anti-Defection Bill, introduced by the opposition Maldives Democratic Party (MDP). This legislation seeks...
Parliamentary Oversight on Government Appointments Sought
In a bid to increase transparency and regulate the burgeoning number of political appointees within the government, MP Eva Abdulla...
China-Maldives Military Pact Raises Questions on Sovereignty, Regional Stability
Underscoring the Maldives’ strategic pivot towards China, the island nation has entered into a military assistance agreement with China. This...
Quorum Quandary: Low Attendance Forces Parliament to Cancel Sitting
Further exacerbating ongoing concerns about the commitment of the legislative body to its constitutional duties, the Parliament was compelled to...
President Addresses Criticism Over Replacement of Indian Military Personnel With Civilians
In a direct response to mounting criticisms surrounding the replacement of Indian military personnel with civilians, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu...
Government Proposes Amendment to Allow Bail for Convicts During Appeal
The government has introduced a bill aimed at amending the Criminal Procedure Act, which, if passed, will permit convicts to...
India Rejects Accusations of Regional Bullying, Highlights Support to Neighbours
India’s foremost diplomat, Dr S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister, has emphatically denied allegations that the nation acts as a regional...
Maldives To Begin 24/7 Monitoring of Territorial Waters To Assert Sovereignty
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced the deployment of a system for round-the-clock monitoring of Maldivian territorial waters this month....
Parliamentarians Forgo Constitutional Mandate for Campaigning
As the campaigning for parliamentary elections intensifies, parliamentarians have set aside their constitutional responsibilities in favour of campaign activities, raising...
High Court Dismisses MDP’s Appeal Against ICOM Directive on RTI Compliance
The High Court has refused to hear an appeal by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) contesting a directive from the...
