Journalists Petition President, Parliament to Withdraw Controversial Media Bill
A petition signed by 151 journalists from 41 news outlets, including freelancers, was submitted to both the People’s Majlis and...
President, Former Leaders Mourn Passing of Tourism Pioneer Mohamed Umar Maniku
President Mohamed Muizzu and former presidents Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Mohamed Nasheed have paid tribute following the death of Mohamed...
Fayyaz Accuses Muizzu Government of Dashing Addu’s Hopes With Hankede Lease Termination
Opposition leader Fayyaz Ismail said Monday the Muizzu government has terminated the lease of the Hankede Integrated Tourism Development Project...
Muizzu Says Free Speech Has Limits as Parliament Weighs Controversial Media Bill
President Mohamed Muizzu on Sunday said that no one has the freedom to “say or write whatever they wish,” as...
Fayyaz Criticises Muizzu’s Remarks on Free Expression, Vows to Repeal Media Bill
Opposition leader and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail on Sunday criticised President Mohamed Muizzu for undermining media freedom...
Local Council Elections: A Test for Democracy and Economic Survival
In every home, voices tremble with worry. Families count every coin as food and electricity bills soar. Students abroad lie...
IFJ, MJA Condemn Proposed Media Regulator Bill
Local journalists and international press freedom groups have condemned a proposed law to create a powerful new media regulator, warning...
Maldives Media Council Urges Lawmakers to Reject Media Regulation Bill
The Maldives Media Council (MMC) on Tuesday urged lawmakers to reject the proposed legislation, warning that it posed a “serious...
Opposition Leader Warns Media Regulation Bill Hands Control to President
Opposition leader and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail on Monday accused President Mohamed Muizzu’s government of attempting to...
Yameen Labels Muizzu’s Rule Most Incompetent and Authoritarian in Maldives’ History, Calls for Resignation
Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has labelled President Mohamed Muizzu’s administration the most incompetent and authoritarian government in the...
