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Over 200 political appointees dismissed as government continues cost-cutting drive

More than 200 political appointees have been removed from their posts over the past three months as the government continues…

PNC grows to 77,000 members ahead of party congress

The ruling People's National Congress (PNC) has grown to 77,000 members, according to its Parliamentary Group Leader Ibrahim Falah, as…

Namal Rajapaksa remanded, he should be freed until allegations are proven

Sri Lankan opposition politician Namal Rajapaksa has been remanded in custody after his arrest over corruption allegations, but detention should…

25-year-old woman reported missing in Malé, police launch search

Police have appealed for public assistance in locating a 25-year-old Maldivian woman who has been reported missing in Malé. The…

42-year-old foreign national arrested in child sexual abuse case

A 42-year-old foreign national has been arrested in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a 16-year-old girl on an…

MMA strengthens payment services framework with revised capital requirements

The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has introduced revised capital requirements for Payment Service Providers (PSPs) as part of amendments aimed…