Maldives Achieves Historic Milestone With 1.8 Million Tourist Arrivals
The Maldives has welcomed 1.8 million tourists this year, reaching the national tourist arrival target ahead of schedule. This historic...
STO, Allied Transfer All MIFCO Shares to Government
The State Trading Organization (STO) on Wednesday officially transferred 99.9 percent of its shares in the Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company...
Muizzu Gains Backing from Four Political Parties Amid Opposition Pressure
President Mohamed Muizzu has secured assurances of support from the leaders of four prominent political parties, the President’s Office has...
MDP Parliamentarians Defend Decision for Self-Approved Pay Rise
In the wake of widespread public criticism, parliamentarians from the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) have staunchly defended their decision...
Parliament Committee’s Unilateral Pay Rise Approval for Top State Positions Draws Public Ire
The Parliament Public Accounts Committee is facing severe public backlash following its unilateral approval of salary increases for the President,...
Malaysia Bans Israeli-Flagged Cargo Ships Over ‘Cruelty Against Palestinians’
Malaysia has officially banned all Israeli-flagged cargo ships from docking at its ports, citing Israel’s actions in the war in...
Civil Court Rejects ACC’s Injunction Request in Police Promotion Case
The Civil Court has dismissed a request for an injunction by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to stop promotions awarded to...
Elections Commission Calls for Democratic Principles in Internal Party Elections
Amidst the political fervour surrounding the upcoming parliamentary elections in 2024, the Elections Commission of the Maldives (ECM) has urged...
Over 139,000 Work Permits Issued to Expats, 64% Do Not Pay Fees Regularly: Minister Ihusaan
Some 139,000 work permits have been issued to expatriates to work in the Maldives; however, while 50 percent do make...
MCS Refuses to Grant Additional Concessions to Ex-President Yameen
Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has been denied further leniency by the Maldives Correctional Service (MCS), after the former...
