MMA Rule Change Likely to Politicise Financial System: MDP
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) is injecting political influence into the Maldives’ financial system with a regulatory change allowing those...
Parliament Lifts Cap on Foreign Workers from Single Country
The Parliament on Monday passed an amendment to the Employment Act, removing the legal cap that limited the number of...
Parliament Approves Six-Month Continuation of Concession for Tourism Lease Extension
Parliament on Monday approved an amendment to the Tourism Act, granting a six-month extension to the reduced fee window for...
North Galolhu MP Criticises Government’s Cavalier Legislative Approach
The member of parliament (MP) for North Galolhu, Mohamed Ibrahim (Kudu), criticised the administration and its aligned MPs on Thursday,...
Parliament Judiciary Committee Recommends Removal of Tax Appeal Tribunal Members
The Judiciary Committee of Parliament has passed a motion to dismiss four members of the Tax Appeal Tribunal. The tribunal,...
Opposition Slams Muizzu Administration’s Efforts to Keep State Financial Standing Confidential
Finance Minister during the Ibrahim Mohamed Solih administration, Ibrahim Ameer, has slammed attempts by the Mohamed Muizzu administration to keep...
Deputy Speaker Criticises Civil Court Over Backlog of Pending Cases
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ahmed Nazim has criticised the Civil Court for the high number of pending and incomplete cases,...
Munawar Outlines Policy Approach During Committee Vetting; Governor Nomination Green-Lit for Final Floor Vote
Abandoning control of the US dollar exchange rate in the Maldives will not be in the best interest of the...
MDP Backs Proposal to Cap Number of MPs, Stresses Need for Fair Representation
The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has backed a motion to limit the number of Members of Parliament (MPs), stressing...
Hisaan Hussain Appointed Vice President of MDP
Hisaan Hussain has been appointed Vice President of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). The announcement was made during an...