Parliament’s Foreign Relations Committee has unanimously approved the nominations of former ministers Thoriq Ibrahim and Adam Shareef Umar as Maldives’ next ambassadors to the UAE and Qatar.
Former FAM President Bassam Adheel Jaleel has been charged with money laundering in connection with the MMPRC corruption scandal, following allegations that USD 29,000 linked to diverted state funds was transferred to his bank account.
Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ayano Kunimitsu, has reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Maldives during a courtesy meeting with the newly appointed Maldivian Ambassador to Japan, Ahmed Mahloof. The meeting took place on May 29 following Ambassador Mahloof’s formal presentation of credentials to the Japanese government. State Minister Kunimitsu welcomed Ambassador…
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has strongly rejected allegations circulating among opposition figures that Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef is set to be removed from office, describing the claims as entirely false and politically motivated. Speaking at a press conference held at the President’s Office on Monday, President Muizzu was asked about various allegations raised by…
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has indicated that Bank of Maldives (BML) is expected to significantly relax its foreign currency spending restrictions later this month, offering potential relief to customers affected by current dollar limits. Speaking during a press briefing at the President’s Office, President Muizzu said BML had informed his administration that a substantial easing…
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced plans to prohibit children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms in the Maldives through new legislation modeled on measures being implemented in Australia. Speaking to reporters, the President said the government’s primary objective is to establish a robust system that prevents minors below the age…
Eydhafushi MP Ahmed Saleem, widely known as “Redwave Saleem,” has been elected as the new Deputy Speaker of the People’s Majlis following a parliamentary vote held on Monday. The position became vacant after former Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim resigned shortly before lawmakers were due to debate and vote on a no-confidence motion filed against him…
MDP chairperson candidate and Galolhu South MP Meekail Ahmed Naseem has vowed not to sideline any party members if elected, emphasizing that unity and inclusion are essential to rebuilding and strengthening the party. Speaking during the fourth episode of his campaign interview series Ithubaaru Sallaa, Meekail said internal party elections should not result in members…
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has sent the Human Organ Transplantation Bill back to the People’s Majlis, requesting lawmakers to review the legislation once again before it is ratified. The bill was originally approved by Parliament on May 14 and forwarded to the President for assent on May 19. However, after examining the legislation, the President…
The Maldives government plans to bring a full container scanning system into operation within the next four months as part of efforts to strengthen border security and prevent the smuggling of illegal goods and narcotics into the country. Speaking at a press conference held to mark World No Tobacco Day, Minister of Homeland Security, Labour…
