Rape: More Than a Crime, a Deep-Rooted Sociological Phenomenon
Its roots lie deep in social, cultural, and economic conditions that need to be changed if safety of women is…
Geopolitical Impact of Sheikh Hasina’s Ouster
Changes on the cards in relations between India, US, China and Pakistan. The ouster of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina…
Parliamentary Integrity at Risk as PNC Seeks to Revise Procedures
The ruling Progressive National Congress (PNC) appears to be leveraging its supermajority in the parliament to impose significant changes on…
Opinion: Is President Muizzu Leading the Maldives to Economic Ruin?
The Maldives is grappling with an economic crisis of unprecedented proportions under the leadership of President Mohamed Muizzu. Recent developments…
Government’s Push for Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility Sparks Debate on Addressing Juvenile Crime
The government’s proposal to reduce the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 12 years has reignited a complex…
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…
Troop Withdrawal or Change of Uniform?
In an announcement that sparked both relief and scepticism, the Ministry of Defence on Tuesday revealed that a civilian crew…
MMC Takes Action Against Misinformation as Concerns Grow Over Freedom of Expression
The Maldives Media Council (MMC) has announced its intention to introduce new regulations aimed at combating the spread of misinformation…
Opinion: BML’s Recent Bank Card Designs Fail To Capture Imagination or Inject Energy Into ‘Every Day’ Brand
When it comes to Brand Communications, the ‘new designs’ by the Bank of Maldives (BML) say a lot about what…
EU Raises Concern Over Campaign Financing Transparency and Impact of Vote-Buying
The European Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has raised significant concerns over the transparency and oversight of campaign finance in…
