Majlis

11 Mar, 2025

A Paradise in Peril: The Maldives’ Economic Spiral

MALE’, Maldives — A crisis brews in paradise, a tale of political maneuvering, economic desperation, and a central bank caught in the storm. What started as whispers of financial missteps has exploded

SOUTH ASIA·VISTASCAPE

13 Nov, 2024

Proposed Bill to Merge Maldives Media Regulators Sparks Debate Over Press Freedom

MALE’, Maldives — A legislative proposal to merge the Maldives’ two media regulatory bodies has ignited concerns about press independence in this Indian Ocean archipelago, with journalists and opposition leaders warning that

Trailblazers of Justice: Dr. Azmiralda Zahir and Aisha Shujoon Mohamed celebrate their historic inauguration as the Maldives' first female Supreme Court justices with President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, marking a bold step forward in judicial diversity.

FEATURED·SOUTH ASIA

28 Feb, 2025

Maldives’ Supreme Court Battle: A Gendered Assault Amid Political Power Plays

MALE’, Maldives — A storm is brewing in the Maldives, and it’s not the kind that churns the Indian Ocean. This time, it’s a fierce social media debate over whether women should

President Outmaneuvers Opposition With Swift Constitutional Change

MALÉ, Maldives — February in the Maldives is a gift wrapped in the whispers of the Iruvai monsoon. As gentle winds journey westward from the Indian Ocean, brushing past Sri Lanka and

23 Nov, 2024

FEATURED·SOUTH ASIA·VISTASCAPE

President Rejects Media Bill, Unveils Press Support Plan

MALÉ, Maldives — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu forcefully rejected a proposed media regulation bill on Sunday, while announcing unprecedented state support for press freedom during his administration’s first-anniversary presentation in Male’. “The

18 Nov, 2024

SOUTH ASIA·VISTASCAPE

President Proposes Major Electoral Reforms Through Referendum

In a significant move to reshape the nation’s electoral landscape, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced plans for a constitutional referendum on three key electoral reforms during his Republic Day address at Darbarugey.

11 Nov, 2024

FEATURED·SOUTH ASIA

Maldives Proposes ‘Household Information Guardian’ Model to Boost Community Media Literacy

Sydney, Australia –In a stirring address to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Sydney, Maldives Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim called on Commonwealth nations to form a united front against the growing threat of

07 Nov, 2024

FEATURED·SOUTH ASIA

Maldives Leads Digital Revolution Among Small Island Nations, Deputy Speaker Tells Commonwealth Forum

Sydney — In an era where digital transformation is reshaping governance worldwide, small island nations are finding innovative ways to overcome their geographic and economic limitations. This emerging trend was highlighted at

03 Nov, 2024

SOUTH ASIA

Parliament Discloses Salaries of Speaker’s Mansion Staff

MALE’, Maldives – In a move towards greater transparency, Majlis has disclosed the salaries of the employees working at the official residence of the Speaker, following an RTI request filed by Mihaaru

30 Oct, 2024

SOUTH ASIA·VISTASCAPE

Majlis Committee Approves Major Tourism Tax Hikes

MALE’, Maldives – The Majlis economic affairs committee has unanimously approved a series of government-proposed bills to increase tourism-related taxes and fees. The key changes include: Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST)

30 Oct, 2024

CAPITALOG·SOUTH ASIA

Cost Crisis Threatens Maldives’ Lifeline Ferry Network, Testing Economic Limits

MALE’, Maldives — The Maldives government’s ambitious ferry service, connecting its far-flung island communities, faces a severe financial crunch that could disrupt a transportation lifeline for thousands of citizens across this Indian

30 Oct, 2024

CYBERIA·SOUTH ASIA

PNC Lawmaker Calls for Return to Centralized Island Governance

MALE’, Maldives — A member of parliament from the ruling People’s National Congress has sparked debate by advocating a return to the centralized atoll administration system that defined the Maldives under former

30 Oct, 2024

SOUTH ASIA·VISTASCAPE

Maldives Anti-Corruption Body in Line of Fire as Government Pushes Controversial Reform

MALE’, Maldives — The Anti-Corruption Commission, a watchdog established to investigate graft cases, has come under sharp criticism from the country’s deputy speaker who declared the body “non-functional” amid controversial government moves

29 Oct, 2024

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Majlis

A Paradise in Peril: The Maldives’ Economic Spiral

Proposed Bill to Merge Maldives Media Regulators Sparks Debate Over Press Freedom

Maldives’ Supreme Court Battle: A Gendered Assault Amid Political Power Plays

President Outmaneuvers Opposition With Swift Constitutional Change

President Rejects Media Bill, Unveils Press Support Plan

President Proposes Major Electoral Reforms Through Referendum

Maldives Proposes ‘Household Information Guardian’ Model to Boost Community Media Literacy

Maldives Leads Digital Revolution Among Small Island Nations, Deputy Speaker Tells Commonwealth Forum

Parliament Discloses Salaries of Speaker’s Mansion Staff

Majlis Committee Approves Major Tourism Tax Hikes

Cost Crisis Threatens Maldives’ Lifeline Ferry Network, Testing Economic Limits

PNC Lawmaker Calls for Return to Centralized Island Governance

Maldives Anti-Corruption Body in Line of Fire as Government Pushes Controversial Reform

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