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…
The government has begun reviewing a proposal to reduce cigarette import duties after a recommendation from the World Health Organization (WHO), a move that could eventually lower cigarette prices across the Maldives. Speaking at a press conference held at the President’s Office to mark World No Tobacco Day, Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali…
The election to appoint a new Deputy Speaker of the People’s Majlis has been postponed until tomorrow following the resignation of Dhiggaru MP Ahmed Nazim from the position earlier today. The parliamentary sitting that had been scheduled for 1:00 pm today to elect a replacement has now been cancelled, according to information released by the…
Ahmed Nazim, the parliamentary representative for Dhiggaru constituency, has resigned from his position as Deputy Speaker of the People’s Majlis shortly before lawmakers were set to debate a motion seeking his removal. His resignation was submitted minutes before today’s parliamentary sitting, where members were scheduled to consider a no-confidence motion filed by the ruling People’s…
Ahmed Mahloof has officially presented his credentials as the Maldives’ Ambassador to Japan to Emperor Naruhito during a ceremony held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Monday. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu had appointed Mahloof to the position earlier this year, with the official letter of appointment presented to him on December 4. Parliament later…
