Parliament Passes Bill to Merge Elections Amid Opposition Boycott
Parliament on Tuesday passed a government-backed bill to amend the Constitution and hold parliamentary and presidential elections on the same...
Committee Clears Bill in Five Minutes to Merge Elections, Cut Parliament Term
The government’s bill to amend the Constitution to hold parliamentary and presidential elections together passed a parliamentary committee in five...
Neighbours, Islamic Countries Will Shape Maldives Foreign Policy: Muizzu
President Mohamed Muizzu said on Thursday that his government will prioritise relations with neighbouring countries and Islamic states when shaping...
Abu Dhabi Fund Agrees to Roll Over Maldives Bond, Muizzu Announces
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development has agreed to roll over a $100 million bond issued by the Maldives that...
Mariya Didi Calls for Staggered Parliamentary Elections to Restore Checks on Presidency
Former defence minister Mariya Ahmed Didi on Monday called for constitutional reform to stagger parliamentary elections, warning that the current...
MP Mauroof Zakir Remanded for Five Days After Fishermen’s Protest Arrest
The Criminal Court has remanded Kendhoo MP Mauroof Zakir for five days following his arrest during the fishermen’s protest. It...
MP Mauroof Zakir Arrested at Fishermen’s Protest; MDP Files Complaint With IPU
Kendhoo MP Mauroof Zakir was arrested on Thursday during a fishermen’s protest after police boarded several vessels taking part in...
Maldives Enacts Death Penalty for Major Drug-Trafficking Offences
President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday ratified an amendment to the Drugs Act, introducing the death penalty for major drug-smuggling offences....
Parliament Approves Death Penalty for Major Drug Trafficking, Bill Awaits Ratification
Parliament on Wednesday approved an amendment to the Drugs Act that introduces the death penalty for major drug-smuggling offences. The...
Muizzu Criticised Over Harsh Treatment of MP Asma Rasheed
President Mohamed Muizzu’s response to a leaked message sent by Maafannu Central MP Asma Rasheed has drawn criticism, with many...
