Anti-Corruption Commission Investigates Alleged Electoral Malpractices
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Maldives has initiated investigations into 14 of the 16 complaints it received regarding alleged malpractices…
Transparency Maldives Report Finds Vote Buying Rampant Ahead of Parliamentary Elections
Transparency Maldives, a key observer of national elections since the inaugural multi-party presidential election in 2008, has identified recurring issues…
Government’s Award of Major Infrastructure Projects to Blacklisted Chinese Firm Raises Concerns
The government’s recent decision to award significant development projects to China CAMC Engineering Company Limited (CAMCE), amidst allegations of corruption…
Former Vice President Calls for Impeachment of President Muizzu Amid Corruption Allegations
Former Vice President Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed has urged the impeachment of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu following the leak of…
SDFC Extends Loan Repayment Period to 10 Years
SME Development Finance Corporation Limited (SDFC) has extended the repayment duration for loans issued during the COVID-19 pandemic to a…
Government Draws Ire for Awarding Multiple Projects in Laamu Atoll to Chinese Firm Amid Parliamentary Election Campaign
China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) has been awarded several development contracts in Laamu Atoll during the campaign trail of the…
Surge in Information Request Appeals Reveals Compliance Issues in Government Institutions
The Information Commissioner’s Office of Maldives (ICOM) reported a 58% rise in appeals in the first quarter of the year…
Turmoil in Ruling Coalition as Cabinet Ministers Back Independent Candidate
Two cabinet ministers have been involved in the campaign activities of Ahmed Riyaz, an independent candidate for the Thimarafushi constituency,…
Public Outrage Over Government’s Extravagant Eid Lighting Amid Economic Concerns
The government’s decision to illuminate cities and islands for Eid celebrations has drawn widespread criticism for its perceived extravagance. This…
President Receives Investigation Report on Police Deployment at PNF Congress
The President’s Office has confirmed the receipt of an investigative report into the “unauthorised deployment of Special Operations (SO) police”…
