Majlis - Page 9

Former MP Mohammed Sinaan, right, with PNC primary contender Ahmed Saeed, left, in an image shared on social media.

News

29 Apr, 2026

Sinaan Steps Aside After Winning PNC Primary, Backs Rival for Hithadhoo North By‑Election

Former Hithadhoo North MP Mohammed Sinaan has withdrawn from the upcoming by‑election despite winning the PNC primary, saying the party stands a better chance of taking the seat with a new candidate.

News

29 Apr, 2026

Supreme Court Upholds Anti Defection Amendment, Says Rule Applies to Sitting MPs

The Supreme Court has ruled that the constitutional amendment requiring MPs to lose their seats if they leave or are expelled from the party under which they were elected is valid and

News·Politics

22 Apr, 2026

Respect, Democracy, and the Culture We Choose to Build

Respect in a society doesn’t appear on its own. It grows out of the habits we accept, the behaviour we encourage, and the standards we set for ourselves over time. We can

Maldives Development Alliance Threatens to Leave Government Coalition

MALE’, Maldives — A member of the Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) warned on Sunday that the party might withdraw from the government coalition, citing unfulfilled commitments made during last year’s presidential election.

03 Feb, 2025

MaldivesStyle·News·Politics

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

Leaders·News·Politics

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

News·Politics

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

13 Nov, 2024

News·Politics

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

Leaders·MaldivesStyle·News

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

Leaders·News

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

News

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

News·Politics

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

News·Tourism

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

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Majlis - Page 9

Sinaan Steps Aside After Winning PNC Primary, Backs Rival for Hithadhoo North By‑Election

Supreme Court Upholds Anti Defection Amendment, Says Rule Applies to Sitting MPs

Respect, Democracy, and the Culture We Choose to Build

Maldives Development Alliance Threatens to Leave Government Coalition

President Outmaneuvers Opposition With Swift Constitutional Change

President Rejects Media Bill, Unveils Press Support Plan

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

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

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