Justice Closing in on Medical Mafia: Joint Investigation Launched Into COVID-19 PCR Fraud by Dr. Ali Latheef, Ibrahim Saleem & Dr. Milza

In a significant move against alleged corruption within the healthcare sector, the Prosecutor General's Office has directed the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the Maldives Police Service to launch a joint…

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BML joins ICIA 2026 as Platinum Partner to advance research in Maldives

Bank of Maldives (BML) has become a Platinum Partner of the 11th International Conference on Intellectual Advancement (ICIA 2026), the flagship annual research conference organised by the Islamic University of…

By Ahmed Ashraf 3 Min Read

Inguraidhoo power capacity rises to 2,200 kW with new 800 kW generator

Electricity generation capacity in R. Inguraidhoo is set to nearly double following the delivery of a new 800 kW generator, as Fenaka Corporation moves to strengthen the island's power supply.…

By Hussain Shinan 2 Min Read

MMA seeks feedback on two new financial sector regulations

The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has opened public consultation on two proposed regulations covering consumer protection in the financial sector and customer identification requirements for financial institutions. The central bank…

By Hussain Shinan 3 Min Read

STO launches ‘Salhiey Makita’ promotion with MVR 50,000 grand prize

State Trading Organization (STO) Construction Solutions has launched its annual "Salhiey Makita" promotion, offering customers the chance to win an MVR 50,000 grand prize alongside weekly rewards and discounts of…

By Ahmed Ashraf 2 Min Read

MTCC moves to revive long-awaited Hiyaa housing project for employees

Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has begun discussions with Housing Development Corporation (HDC) to secure land for the revival of its long-awaited Hiyaa staff housing project, nearly a decade…

By Hussain Shinan 4 Min Read

STO brings GE HealthCare’s portable ultrasound technology to Maldives

State Trading Organisation (STO) has introduced GE HealthCare’s Vscan portable ultrasound devices to the Maldivian market, offering healthcare providers a more mobile approach to diagnostic imaging that could expand access…

By Ahmed Ashraf 3 Min Read

HDC posts MVR 2.01 billion profit as Auditor General issues clean audit opinion

Housing Development Corporation (HDC) recorded a net profit of MVR 2.01 billion in 2024, as the Auditor General issued an unqualified opinion on the state-owned company's financial statements for the…

By Ahmed Ashraf 2 Min Read

Sri Lanka tops the world in positive views of India, Pew survey finds

Sri Lanka has emerged as the country with the most favourable view of India, while Pakistan sits at the opposite end of the spectrum, according to a new Pew Research…

By Ahmed Ashraf 5 Min Read

Black market dollar sellers could face MVR 1 million fines under new law

Individuals caught buying or selling US dollars and other foreign currencies outside the official exchange rate could face fines of up to MVR 1 million under amendments to the Foreign…

By Hussain Shinan 5 Min Read

Maldives and Russia agree to increase flight frequencies as tourism ties expand

The Maldives and Russia have agreed to increase flight frequencies operated by Russian airlines, as the two countries seek to strengthen air connectivity and support further growth in tourist arrivals…

By Hussain Shinan 4 Min Read

Cabinet ramps up fight against tobacco as generational ban moves forward

The government is stepping up efforts to build a tobacco-free generation in the Maldives, with the Cabinet approving a nationwide awareness drive involving schools, island communities, civil society groups, youth…

By Ahmed Ashraf 2 Min Read

Government moves to shut down prison scam calls with tougher SIM rules

The government has moved to tighten SIM card regulations and hold registered owners accountable when their numbers are smuggled into prisons, as authorities seek to curb scam calls and other…

By Ahmed Ashraf 2 Min Read

Cheaper domestic flights for tourists as Cabinet orders airfare review

The Cabinet has directed Island Aviation Services Limited (IAS) to review and reduce airfares charged to tourists, as the government moves to improve the affordability of domestic air travel across…

By Ahmed Ashraf 2 Min Read

STELCO brings together 13 SOEs for human resources development forum

State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) has brought together human resources professionals from 13 state-owned enterprises for a dedicated forum aimed at strengthening workforce development and sharing experiences across the public…

By Hussain Shinan 4 Min Read

MTCC seeks public input ahead of West Park Fishing Platform development

Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has opened a public consultation as preparations begin for the development of a fishing platform at West Park in Malé. The company is seeking…

By Hussain Shinan 2 Min Read
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