Politics - Page 15

25 Oct, 2026

No Nation’s Future Should Be Dictated by Powerful Powers: President Muizzu

President Mohamed Muizzu has issued a sharp defence of national sovereignty, declaring that the destiny of no country should be dictated by the power of another as he called for a return

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25 Oct, 2026

Muizzu Promises SME Tax Cuts and Foreign-Exchange Relief to Drive Diversification

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced a series of financial and regulatory measures designed to bolster the nation’s small and medium-sized enterprises, framing the private-sector reforms as essential to transforming the Maldives

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24 Oct, 2026

Spark in the Shallows: The Descent of a Small-Island Boy into Online Radicalism

They call him “Death”. It is a ludicrously grave title for a 25-year-old grown under the coconut palms of Haa Alif Baarah, a sleepy northern outpost represented in the People’s Majlis by

President Welcomes Election Results, Says Government Will Reform in Line with Public Will

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said he respects the results of today’s local council and Women’s Development Committee elections, as well as the referendum held nationwide. In a post on X, the

04 Apr, 2026

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President Mohamed Muizzu Declares Next Two Days Public Holidays

President Mohamed Muizzu has declared the next two days as public holidays.

04 Apr, 2026

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Turnout Climbs Past 62% — Closing in on 2021 Levels as Counting Begins at Some Stations

Ballot boxes have been opened and counting has begun at several polling stations where voting has concluded, as today’s turnout passes 62 percent — approaching the 67 percent recorded in the 2021

04 Apr, 2026

News·Politics

Polling Time Extended to 5pm Due to Heat Wave

The polling time for today’s three votes has been extended until 5pm, the Election Commission has announced. The EC said the decision was made due to the ongoing heat wave, which had

04 Apr, 2026

News·Politics

Turnout Rises as Polls Near Closing Time

The number of voters continues to increase as polling nears its closing time. By 2pm, 44 percent of eligible voters — 131,947 people — had cast their ballots, according to Election Commission

04 Apr, 2026

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Turnout Reaches 44.75% as EC Urges Voters to Head to Polls Before 4pm

Election Commission Chairman Zahid says voter turnout has reached 44.75 percent. He urged all citizens to cast their ballots before polling closes at 4pm. The commission has not announced any extension. 30

04 Apr, 2026

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14 Percent Vote in First Two Hours as Polling Remains Peaceful Nationwide

Within the first two hours of polling, 41,000 people — around 14 percent of eligible voters — had cast their ballots, according to the Election Commission. Police said voting is proceeding peacefully

04 Apr, 2026

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41,162 People Vote in First Two Hours of Polling

Within the first two hours of polling, 41,162 people had cast their ballots, amounting to 13.96 percent of eligible voters, according to the Election Commission. As of 10am, 16,166 women and 24,996

04 Apr, 2026

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HRCM Deploys 78 Staff to Observe Polling Stations Nationwide

The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) has deployed 78 staff members to observe polling stations in today’s three votes. Voting is being held for the local council elections, the Women’s

04 Apr, 2026

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President Muizzu Casts Vote, Urges Public to Turn Out in National Referendum and Local Elections

President Dr Mohammed Muizzu cast his vote this morning for the local council elections, the Women’s Development Committee elections and for the referendum. The President voted at the polling station in Thaajuddeen

04 Apr, 2026

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Politics - Page 15

No Nation’s Future Should Be Dictated by Powerful Powers: President Muizzu

Muizzu Promises SME Tax Cuts and Foreign-Exchange Relief to Drive Diversification

Spark in the Shallows: The Descent of a Small-Island Boy into Online Radicalism

President Welcomes Election Results, Says Government Will Reform in Line with Public Will

President Mohamed Muizzu Declares Next Two Days Public Holidays

Turnout Climbs Past 62% — Closing in on 2021 Levels as Counting Begins at Some Stations

Polling Time Extended to 5pm Due to Heat Wave

Turnout Rises as Polls Near Closing Time

Turnout Reaches 44.75% as EC Urges Voters to Head to Polls Before 4pm

14 Percent Vote in First Two Hours as Polling Remains Peaceful Nationwide

41,162 People Vote in First Two Hours of Polling

HRCM Deploys 78 Staff to Observe Polling Stations Nationwide

President Muizzu Casts Vote, Urges Public to Turn Out in National Referendum and Local Elections

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