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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Maldives closes tourism GST loophole, foreign booking platforms to pay tax
The People’s Majlis has passed an amendment to the Goods and Services Tax Act that will bring offshore booking platforms, foreign tour operators and overseas travel agents serving the Maldives…
No bullets, no lasers: India’s new anti-drone system fights with sound
Indian scientists have developed an acoustic counter-drone system capable of destabilising unauthorised drones using targeted sound waves, potentially giving India another weapon against the growing threat posed by small and…
Fenaka connects new residential zones in four islands to power grid
Fenaka Corporation has expanded electricity services to newly inhabited areas in four islands, connecting households in L. Fonadhoo, HDh. Nolhivaranfaru, Th. Buruni and Th. Thimarafushi to the power grid as…
“Check Boahiyaavahikan portal from tomorrow”: State Minister Nazim tells housing applicants
The Ministry of Housing, Land and Urban Development has urged applicants under the government's "Housing for All" programme to regularly check the Boahiyaavahikan Portal, warning that applicants flagged during verification…
President launches Falah Preschool website as school celebrates 50 years
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has launched the official website of Falah Preschool as the school marked its Golden Jubilee, celebrating 50 years since its establishment. The website was unveiled by…
Cargo traffic grows at VIA with 26% surge in transshipments
Velana International Airport (VIA) handled 18,457 tonnes of cargo during the second quarter of 2026, with a sharp increase in transshipment activity contributing to continued growth in the airport's freight…
Deep-sea desalination project planned as MWSC looks to boost water security
Malé Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) is preparing to begin physical work on a new deep-sea desalination project by mid-2027, with plans to produce fresh water using seawater drawn from…
MTCC revenue tops MVR 2.1 billion as company returns to profit
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) recorded MVR 2.1 billion in revenue and a net profit of MVR 42.03 million in 2025, recovering from a loss at the beginning of…
Maldives’ usable foreign reserves reach USD 222.5 million
The Maldives' usable foreign reserves stood at USD 222.5 million at the end of July 2026, while total official reserve assets remained at USD 638 million, according to the latest…
President Muizzu’s Housing for All pledge advances as verification begins for 57,000 applications
The Ministry of Housing, Land and Urban Development has begun verifying applications for flats and land plots in the Greater Malé Region under the government's "Housing for All" programme, moving…
Final segment installed, connecting Malé and Villimalé by bridge
Malé and Villimalé have been physically linked under the Thilamalé Bridge project after the final structural segment connecting the two islands was successfully completed, marking a major milestone in one…
STELCO adds 360 kW generator to Dhiggaru power system
State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) has commissioned a new 360-kilowatt generator set in M. Dhiggaru, increasing the island's electricity generation capacity. STELCO said the generator has been delivered, installed and…
Dollar blackmarket crackdown: MMA revokes Express Money Exchange licence
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has revoked the money-changing licence of Express Money Exchange Private Limited after regulatory supervision found violations of the Money Changing Business Regulations. The decision, announced…
MWSC designates 1575 for customer care, 105 for emergencies
Malé Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) has introduced 1575 as its new Customer Care Hotline, separating general customer enquiries from emergency reports as part of changes to its customer support…
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…
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