President Muizzu’s Endorsements Stir Controversy Within Ruling Party Ahead of Parliamentary Elections
In the lead-up to the parliamentary elections, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s public support for independent candidates has stirred controversy within...
Maldives Enacts Law to Curb Party Defections
Parliament has passed the Anti-Defection Bill, which requires elected officials, including lawmakers and local council members, to relinquish their seats...
Opposition Leader Warns of Parliamentary Probe Into ‘Unfair Dismissals’ by Muizzu Administration
Fayyaz Ismail, leader of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), has issued a warning to the Mohamed Muizzu administration, stating...
Parliamentary Motion Challenges Alleged Suspension of Magoodhoo Airport Project
Ahmed Haleem, the Member of Parliament for Bilehdhoo, has submitted an early-day motion to parliament, accusing President Mohamed Muizzu of...
Ex-President Yameen Criticises Ruling Coalition’s ‘Insufficient Efforts’ for His Release
Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has levelled pointed criticisms at the leadership of the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives...
Magoodhoo Airport Project Suspension Sparks Protests; President Muizzu Accused of Election Manipulation
President Mohamed Muizzu is facing criticism for the alleged suspension of the airport development project on Magoodhoo Island, Faafu Atoll....
Muizzu Government Lacks Planning, Abusing State Resources in Parliamentary Elections: Ex-President Solih
The Mohamed Muizzu administration is initiating projects without planning and without sourcing the necessary funds, former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih...
Shore Protection Work Begins at Gulhifalhu
The building of a rock boulder revetment, aimed at reinforcing and protecting the reclaimed area at Gulhifalhu, has begun. The...
Social Contract With Public Frowns on MP Defections: President Muizzu
Even as 13 Members of Parliament (MPs) belonging to the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) defected to join President...
Government Ordered to Disclose Political Appointment Details Amid Transparency Concerns
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICOM) has ordered the government to publicise the specifics of political appointments, including numbers, ranks, salaries,...

