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President Muizzu Reaffirms Commitment to Press Freedom, Highlights Government’s Unprecedented Support for Maldivian Media

As the Maldives joined the world in marking World Press Freedom Day, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu issued a strong call to protect journalists' rights...

Maldives Pledges Comprehensive Labour Reform on May Day, Vows to Clear Backlog at Labour Relations Authority

Key points: Minister Ali Ihsan affirms that workers form the backbone of every national achievement Government commits to full enforcement of the Industrial Relations...

Supreme Court Upholds Anti-Defection Law, Strengthening Parliamentary Authority and Political Stability

In a decisive ruling reinforcing the authority of Parliament and the stability of the country’s democratic framework, the Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality...

Government to Establish Mental Health Hospital in Greater Malé Area

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the Government will establish a dedicated mental health hospital in the Greater Malé Area, citing the rising...

Investigation into newsroom does not breach press freedom – Homeland Security Minister

A recent police search of a local media outlet was not an attack on press freedom, but a lawful step in response to serious...

Freedom of expression must be exercised responsibly within the principles of Islam and the law – Minister Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed

Freedom of expression in the Maldives is guaranteed under the Constitution, but must be exercised responsibly within the principles of Islam and the law,...

Captain Hussein Shafeeg Appointed as MPL Managing Director

Captain Hussein Shafeeg was today appointed as the Managing Director of Maldives Ports Limited (MPL). In a post on social media, the Privatisation and Corporatisation...

US-Iran War: Ceasefire Extended as Iran Talks Stall, Tensions Persist Across Gulf

A fragile pause in hostilities between the United States and Iran remains in place, but diplomatic efforts to end the conflict continue to stall...

Iran Says It Will Skip Pakistan Talks as Tensions Flare Over US Ship Seizure

  Tehran has indicated it has no plans to send negotiators to Pakistan for a fresh round of talks with Washington, after the United States...

HRCM Urges Action Against Incitement and Hate Speech at Nightly Political Rallies

The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) has called on authorities to take action against speakers at ongoing political rallies in Malé who,...

Maldives Parliament Receives Bill to Establish National Service Program for Youth

A bill outlining the framework for a national service program aimed at training young Maldivians interested in careers within uniformed services has been introduced...

President Muizzu Restructures Cabinet, Reduces Ministries to 15

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has restructured the Cabinet, reducing the total number of ministries from 20 to 15 and appointing 13 new Cabinet Ministers...

Maldives urged to pause dredging as coral bleaching threat builds

Maldives Resilient Reefs has called on the government to move quickly against a fresh coral bleaching threat, urging a temporary halt to dredging and...

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